"Gee, I hope I got enough..."
It's back-to-school shopping time here in Indiana. Our first day back is August 12th. I think we are one of the earliest to go back. I hate that. When i was a kid, we didn't go back until after Labor Day and that was perfect. There's still so much summer left on August 12th. :-(
So, the school supply lists for just 2 of my 3 kids inspired me for this week's Illustration Friday topic. Those are the exact supplies we have to get. We are blessed to live in a really fantastic city with top of the line public schools. The teachers, the schools themselves, and the education my kids get there are all stellar. I know that teachers are not paid nearly what they are worth and that many of them reach into their own pockets for classroom supplies. But, i swear the school supply list gets longer every year. Now, i don't want to get on a rant about local government spending, but pretty soon, i'm going to need to take out a loan at back-to-school time just to buy the supplies for my kid's free public school education.
Does anyone out there remember when school supplies meant a new lunchbox and some No. 2 pencils?
ha ha ha , that's great
Posted by: Eliane | July 23, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Oh, bummer, please don't remind me of school starting! I'm still trying to enjoy the summer and live in the present! Great illustration!
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Posted by: indigene | July 23, 2008 at 03:46 PM
Great illustration! Love the one glue stick falling! :)
Don't get me started on school spending (or lack thereof). Thankfully you have a great school system. Ours needs work!
Posted by: tom barrett | July 23, 2008 at 04:00 PM
that's a great illustration! i like looking at all the items you bought and love how the register adds them all up to "too much." LOL!
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reg
Posted by: reg | July 24, 2008 at 06:39 AM
lovely illustration, love the womans expression..
Posted by: kathy hare | July 24, 2008 at 07:04 AM
Thanks, everyone!
Posted by: Lori | July 24, 2008 at 07:09 AM
wow! I love this illustration!
So funny and true :)
Posted by: paola | July 25, 2008 at 07:52 AM
You know I LOVE this one! I agree completely!
Posted by: Angie | July 31, 2008 at 09:56 PM