twas the day before school

Twas the day before school, and all through our home,
the children were mourning, for no more could they roam,
no more lizards to catch, no more naps must they take,
just please mommy please, cookies please bake,

The uniforms are ironed, missing shoe order found,
the only sad part our Daddy's not around,
our teachers we've met, supplies have been bought,
hair has been cut, and new backpacks we've got,

Mommy says "a new school is a must, cause
with five of you kids its scholarships or bust."
smaller classes, more focus on reading and math,
for us a much stronger educational path.

Tomorrow will bring early rising back,
and mommy will have three lunches to pack,
the alarm the last battle of summer to fight,
so to us a good school year,and to y'all a good night.