School and other Nonsense!!

We are now nearly four weeks into the school year and the roller coaster ride is starting. One day OLA is in a rush to get to school and the next he is absolutely refusing to go. Tuesday was one of those days where he was refusing to go. After getting dressed and having breakfast he went into the Living Room, laid down on the sofa, and promptly announced that he was not going to school. Then the list of reasons followed, I'm too tired, my head hurts, I'm going to cough too much, I have to sit and do this work, I can't get a drink, I'll get too hungry, we can't have food in the classroom, I can't wipe my nose, I'm not allowed to open my desk, and on and on. For every solution I gave came another reason not to go. (I should know by now that once he starts to cycle there is absolutely no reasoning with him - I guess I'm a slow learner.). I finally convinced him to go out to the car where I was able to get him into the van and drive over to the school. Another ten minute battle ensued before I could get into a position to catch someones attention and get him into the school. It is now 9:00 a.m - school starts at 8:20- forty minutes late - this the second time in less than a week - we had a similar battle the previous Thursday. I now have the principle's cell phone number to use once I get him to the school drop off area. That's great but no-one is giving me any suggestions on how to get him into the van. He's over ninety pounds and when he sits down on the floor and refuses to go - what's a body to do- keep in mind that he is also irrational in his thinking. When it came time to pick him up he wasn't outside. I went in to his classroom. He and the teacher where having a "talk" about his tardiness. As we left she told him "now no more of this nonsense". I didn't say a word. But in the back of my mind I'm thinking "hope that works for YA!!!" (Little sarcasm in the tone). Now fast forward to Wednesday - he up, dressed, had breakfast, done homework, and in the van, all while repeatedly asking me if he's late yet. Guess what? - he's the teacher's special helper for the day - so he has to be on time with homework done. Well battle averted for Wednesday. Thursday - minor resistance - two minutes late. Today heavier resistance 15 minutes late. Anyone care to guess where this is heading?? (We might catch a break on Monday, because of the weekend.) I'm thinking we are cycling once again. But remember - "NO MORE OF THIS NONSENSE!!!!" "HOW'S THAT WORKING FOR YA!!!!" (Lot's of Sarcasm added). Riding this one out to see where we drift ashore.