President’s Message
It seems as though summer has only just begun, yet this morning, as I wrangled three screaming children, my fifth cup of coffee, and a shopping cart through Target, the back-to-school display was already set up. Please keep in mind that as I am writing this, it is barely the second week in July. The kids have just started camp, and I thought that I had everything under control - well, sort of. My two older children have settled into their camp routine, I finally cleaned out my basement, and my middle child is almost potty trained. I even managed to get all three of my children, ages 4, 3, and 1, dressed, fed and out of the house this morning without forgetting anything. Yet, as I walked past the aisles of school supplies, I was unable to ignore the feelings of panic that began to creep in.
All of the sudden my mind became engulfed with thoughts of everything that had to get done before the start of the school year. I still had to sign the kids up for their classes, fill out preschool forms, and of course, get my Presidential duties underway. Like many of you, the demands of family, home and everything else keep me in a constant state of functional chaos.
As we prepare to begin the new school year and all of the craziness that comes along with it, please consider volunteering your time to the BHPA. A little bit of your time goes along way for our community, and the friendships that you will gain will be priceless. There are still plenty of positions available for committee chairs and committee members. Most significantly, we still need committee chairs for the House Tour, which is to be held in May 2011.
If you are looking for something to do with the kids this month, check out our community events calendar. The North Castle
Library is offering several classes and activities for preschoolers
this month. Also, there is a playgroup for incoming Kindergartners at the Coman Hill playground on Tuesday, August 3rd and Tuesday, August 17th at 4pm.
I look forward to meeting you all and to the exciting year ahead. We would love to have you join us at our kick off board meeting on Tuesday, August 3rd at 8pm at my home, 2 Quaker Meeting House Rd.
Lastly, please save the date for our Opening Coffee, to be held on Tuesday, Lastly, please save the date for our Opening Coffee, to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 14th at 8pm at the home of Desiree and Frank Rocco.
Enjoy the rest of your summer!