Dear Moms of Back to Schoolers,
You’ve met today with a mix of emotions. You’re loose summer schedule of pool time, late nights, and movies in the middle of the day has been replaced by school bells, packing lunches, mounds of homework, and living out of your car. Here we go, back to school.
On the other hand, you won’t have to hear the words “I’m bored” every waking moment of the day, you can put your referee stripes back in the drawer for nine months, and there’s a chance your house will actually look like it’s inhabited by humans for at least a few hours each day. It’s Back to School!
But, regardless of whether you are dreading or anticipating the start of a new school year, you are most likely a ball of emotions today. As your kids head out the door with excitement, your heart aches with the realization that they are a year older and time isn’t slowing down. Hug your babies, whether they are 5 or 15. Cry today. It’s okay. It’s time to go back to school.
To those of you whose kids aren’t looking forward to going back to school. Perhaps they are headed to a new school and are feeling nervous and uneasy. Maybe they know the problems from last year will be waiting for them when they set foot on campus this year. Pray with your kids. Remind them that they aren’t going alone. Encourage them. Hug them tightly. Send them off with the reminder that we “can do ALL things through Christ, who gives us strength”- Philippians 4:13. Cling to that promise today, Mom. Because sometimes there’s nothing harder than taking your kids back to school.
Sugar & Snark 