Back to preschool: shopping and saving

I just reread my post from last August about the 13 things that confused me about preschool, and I’m happy to report that after one year, things are much much easier.

Just like those first few weeks months with a new baby take a lot of adjustment (and the first few days weeks back at work), so, too, the first few months of preschool involve a lot of learning.

And here I am to tell you what I learned:

• Yes, Laptop lunchbox is worth the money. Less waste, less fuss. So easy. I’ve got one for my 17 month old to start using next month. You can buy extra parts for the inside at a great deal if you don’t care about matching. I don’t care about matching.
• Alissa was right about the sleeping bag. I tried to scrimp there and wish I hadn’t. Yeah, $50 is a lot of money, but if they use it every darn day for 3 years, and it doesn’t fall apart after weekly washing, it’s probably worth it. I’m buying a Bazoongi (now on sale for $36) for Milo to start using next month (Holden will have to stick with his REI heavy fleece bag until it falls apart though)
• Between Mabels Labels and sharpies, it really pays to label everything you want to get back. The sticky tagmates work on clothes and plastic bits.
• I can indeed change a poopy diaper standing up. The trick is to get the kid to tip over (or do a downward dog) so you have a clear shot. But thank God for potty training.