Mamaandmore, Great ideas. The space ship scenario is hilarious. I will have to use that.

I recently found out I can order books online from the library and then just run in and pick them all up. This is great with three kids. I still have to take them in, but now I can just check our shelf, fill up the bags and we are ready to go. DD4 can pick out her stuff from home and I can manage the account online. This saves so much time and harassment, and I can even get some stuff for myself.