New School Year Resolutions

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As summer winds down, I overheard one of my son’s pals asking him if he had picked up his school supplies yet. “Wait, what? School is… just around the corner?” Poor kid had no clue summer was slipping away! I’ll admit, I’ve been in denial too. Looks like once again, I’ll be scavenging through the remnants at Target after all the organized parents have snagged the best stuff. Great.

It’s time to shake off the summer vibes, grab those school supplies, and get pumped for the year ahead! My hesitance to face reality may have cost my son his favorite Trapper Keeper, but that doesn’t mean the school year has to be a bust. My enthusiasm starts now! We have an entire year of learning and fun waiting for us.

So, what better way to kick off the new school year than with some resolutions? Here’s my list for the upcoming school year:

1. I’m determined to capture an adorable photo of all my kids on the first day of school. Seriously. It’s happening! And, just to show I’m not too ambitious, I’ll also get one on the last day for that cute side-by-side comparison.
2. I will not forget school picture day this time. And I’m going to plan ahead for haircuts too! I’ll fill out the order form the night before—no more last-minute scrambles. And this year, I promise to frame and display my kids’ school photos instead of hiding them away in a drawer.
3. No one will go to bed without knowing exactly where their shoes are. This will save us from a lot of morning chaos. And bonus points to whoever helps me match up socks before school starts—let’s just get rid of that dreaded sock basket!
4. I will check my son’s backpack more regularly. Not every night—that’s just asking for trouble—but enough to avoid the embarrassment of a long-forgotten sandwich lurking at the bottom.
5. I will sign all permission slips on time. Last year, I may have missed a field trip slip, but hey, my son got to know the librarian pretty well that day!
6. I’ll actually read everything I sign. No more signing blindly; sometimes a volunteer form is cleverly disguised as something else, and I’d like to avoid that mix-up.
7. My teenage daughters will agree to a morning truce. We don’t need drama before breakfast! If they still decide to bicker, fine—but the loser has to clean out their little brother’s backpack.
8. I’ll give better gifts to teachers this year. Sorry to my kids’ previous teachers for the lottery ticket taped to some Tic Tacs last Christmas. This year, I’ll at least attach that ticket to something chocolate!
9. I will remain calm and not yell at my kids before school. No matter how much they dawdle or forget, the last thing they should hear from me is a shout. I don’t want them to remember me as the mom who freaked out right before they headed off to school.
10. I’ll keep in mind that school days are long, and kids have a lot on their plates. I’ll be patient when they’re cranky and give them space to unwind after a tough day. I’ll listen to their complaints and wipe away their tears when homework gets too hard (before they see me crying too).

Bring it on, new school year! Our family is ready—just as soon as we get those school supplies!