It seems that the majority of posts here on Mom Talk are about going back to school. I think it is on all of our minds. We are busy preparing paperwork, school clothes, backpacks, lunch boxes AND our tweens. I am feeling a little overwhelmed with it all. This summer was so fun and full of lots of great memories. Is it really over??!! I for one am not ready…life has been so busy that I feel behind in the race to get my tween ready for school. I feel like we are still running OR maybe it is the fact that I am secretly dreading it! Or, maybe I am going to miss hanging out with my kids and spending days at the beach and traveling together. On the flip side, I am ready for a little normalcy, a little quiet time, a little organization and a SCHEDULE!! The start of school is really a double edged sword for me.
To put my anxiety to rest a bit, here is a list of the things that must be done before school starts;
- Purchase comfortable tennis shoes and socks for both kids. I love cute clothes, but I want them to be comfortable at school.
- Purchase new backpacks and lunch boxes for both children.
- Purchase food that both kids will like in their lunches. Let them be a part of that process.
- Be sure all the school registration and paperwork are complete.
- Take an inventory of their closets and see what additional clothing they both need. Especially, a good comfy zip up sweatshirt they can throw in their backpack to wear if they get chilly.
Ahhhh…my heart is breaking even writing this list….I’m not ready for this!!!!
Are you all ready for back to school? What else do you have yet to do before the big day?
