i'm sure they made a note in her file

I took the plunge today and registered E for Kindergarten. The final piece of paperwork (from the Pediatrician) became ready, so I had no reason not to. Also, my neurotic side was convinced that if I waited until the last day, something would surely happen that would prevent me from making it to registration on the later date...and E wouldn't be able to go to K next year.

I had my forms filled out in my neatest penmanship. This morning when I got dressed, I actually put on make-up and an outfit (as opposed to the sweat pants that I normally where on my work-from-home days). I wanted to make sure those elementary school people thought that I was a responsible mom and have them beg me to join the PTA (or PTO or whatever the acronym is these days) on the spot. I applied some lip gloss, made sure my hair wasn't sticking out funny, and strode confidently into the school, where I was greeted by a teacher who asked for my ID.

It was then I realized I had left my wallet at home on the kitchen counter.

I had actually taken it out to make sure that I had my license and voter registration card (2 documents to prove residency) and then neglected to put it back in my purse. Luckily, because I am so neurotic prepared, I had brought enough other documentation where they actually didn't need to see my license, and E was successfully registered as a Kindergartner (Class of 2022, baby!)

I just don't expect a call from the PTO anytime soon.