Just when I thought I had it together...

I was so organized this summer.  Back in June, I downloaded the supply list for incoming first graders and went shopping.  I avoided the crowds and got everything I needed in one trip.  As an experienced parents, I knew there was nothing to worry about with the Magster.  In Kindergarten, you simply write a check for supplies, sign some forms and you are good to go.  Did I ever check the web site?  Of course, not.  Why would I?  I just finished kindergarten.  I know what to expect.

Fast forward to this morning.  We had a park playdate with several friends to yack about teachers and the upcoming school year.  I invited a friend who has kids going into Kindergarten, so the Magster would get to know them and my friends kids have La Nina's old teacher, so I thought she might like to meet the other parents in the dual immersion program.  

The conversation went a bit like this: 

Friend:  "Did you see that supply list?"  

Me:  "Oh it was terrible for first grade, but at least we don't need to worry about it for kindergartners."  

Friend:  "No, there's a list on the web site for Kindergarten.  I bought 96 glue sticks."  

Me:  "What?  There wasn't one in June."  

I came home and lo and behold, there's a kindergarten supply list this year.  It's officially four days before school starts and I have a fifteen item list that needs to be fulfilled AND I can't go to Office Max until Sunday.   The poor Magster.  I hate to send her to school without the supplies she needs, so I guess I'll be hitting the store and winging it with the crowds.  I thought I had it so together.