I am a fan of "by the numbers" articles. I like the way they put things in perspective. For instance, I could tell you I bought school supplies for three kids, but that doesn't tell you much. Let's break it down.
1 — number of watercolor paints purchased.
1 — number of composition notebooks purchased.
2 — number of Converse All Star shoes purchased.
3 — number of teacher meet & greets I attended yesterday.
3 — number of LL Bean monogrammed backpacks purchased.
3 — number of Advil I took after getting home from the meet & greets.
4 — packs of construction paper purchased.
4 — number of uniform jumpers purchased.
7 — number of uniform shorts purchased.
12 — number of uniform shirts purchased.
12 — ounces of glue purchased.
16 — number of folders with pockets and prongs purchased.
17 — number of spiral notebooks purchased.
24 — number of washable Crayola markers purchased.
36 — pairs of socks purchased.
40 — number of #2 pencils purchased.
72 — number of crayons purchased.
600 — sheets of paper purchased.
If you need me, I'll be under the covers hiding from the kids until school starts Monday.
