Back to School

How come do we have to buy so much stuff for our kids at the begaining of the school year? Today I got all of Zack's school supplies and I have three Walmart bags full of stuff for him to take to school and he is only in kindergarten. I spent around $200.00 and I haven't even got Kayla's supplies yet. I got each child three outfits and two pairs of pants each. Heck, I wonder how it is going to be when Brandon starts school in three years. I remeber only needed pencil for school and some note book paper. Man how time has changed. Please let me know if it is just me or not but some of the things they want us to get is silly like they have on Zack's list is coffee filters. What in the world are 5 year olds going to do with coffee filters, drink coffee, I don't think so. It is just so stupid. I did not get them. If anyone could put a light on this subject for me please do.

Well I hope this finds everyone doing well. Love you all.