We’re in the throes of September, so our days are now dominating by all things school-related. Things like: Homework- encouraging children to do it. Complaining when they try NOT to do it. Listening to the excuses on why they’d rather NOT do it. And math…. *sigh* Getting to school on time Picking them up, on time Sports practices and meetings after school Signing permission slips, school medical forms, teacher contracts, graded tests Sharpening pencils. TONS of pencils Reading. And more reading. And even MORE reading So, returning to school in September is always a mixed bag for me. The concept of “more time” with “just one kid home” is an…