Updated: Dec. 1, 2016
Originally Published: Aug. 1, 2015
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The Anticipation that fills the air as summer ends and a new school year begins.
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Those Books your child was supposed to devour during the summer but left untouched. You might feel like a less-than-perfect mom, but remember, you’re definitely not alone.
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The Calories from those indulgent coffee drinks you sip late into the night before school starts, trying to stay awake to get everything prepared.
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The Donuts you’ll grab on the first day of school to help coax your sleepy teens out of bed.
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The Endless emergency contact forms you have to fill out each year, even when the details remain unchanged.
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Things you will Forget. No matter how well you plan, something will slip your mind.
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Those Great Girlfriends who lend an ear when you need to vent about the back-to-school chaos.
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The Hugs you give your children each morning. And if it’s the first day of kindergarten, the hugs that last all day in your thoughts.
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iPhones, iPads, and iPods—those gadgets your child insists are essential in their lives, where “I” takes center stage.
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The First Day of School Jitters that both you and your child experience, along with countless books written about them.
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Kisses shared on the last night of summer as you tuck your child in, and the ones exchanged before they step into the schoolyard.
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The last Lunchbox in your child’s favorite character that gets snatched by another eager parent just before you can grab it.
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The Money that seems to vanish after back-to-school shopping for clothes and supplies.
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The Neighbor who isn’t around to lend you laundry detergent for that must-have blouse your daughter needs for the first day.
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The Overwhelming desire for a moment of peace to relieve the stress that builds as the school year approaches.
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The Perfect outfit you have in mind for the first day of school—because moms, too, love to make a great impression.
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Those Quiet moments at night when you lie awake, reflecting on how quickly time flies as your children grow.
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The Reconnaissance mission you embark on to find all the necessary school supplies—pencils, pens, folders, and more.
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Self-care. Don’t forget to take a moment for yourself amid all the chaos.
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Teacher assignments that often come with their own set of expectations.
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The reminder to wear clean Underwear, just in case you find yourself in an unexpected situation.
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The realization that Vacation has officially come to an end.
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That well-deserved glass of Wine you enjoy once the kids are finally asleep.
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The multitude of Xs you’ll encounter while filling out forms for school.
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The Years of promising yourself that this time you’ll be more organized. (Spoiler alert: it probably won’t happen.)
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All the ZZZZZs that you miss out on during the busy years of parenthood. But you wouldn’t trade it for anything, knowing that one day they’ll be off on their own.
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In summary, back-to-school season is a whirlwind of emotions and activities for parents. From forgotten summer reading to those late-night coffee runs, it’s essential to embrace the chaos while cherishing the moments. Remember, you’re not alone in this journey!