First-day clothing is picked out. Supplies are bought and packed. There are new backpacks and pre-sharpened pencils. Everyone is READY ~ except you, mom and dad.
It's back to school time and we're feeling all of the emotions. I know I am. My youngest is off to Kindergarten this year and while I'm so excited to have both kiddos at the same school, learning and having fun with their friends (and, let's be honest: on the same schedule), it means I no longer have a baby at home. I have two big kids.
Many of you are feeling the same things - maybe you have kiddos headed to Middle or High School; some of you even have kids headed to....gasp....COLLEGE! And with each of these new adventures, we parents get some conflicting feelings.
The other day I read something that resonated and I thought I would share it with you:
"No matter how you're feeling, stay calm. It will all be ok. And if you are calm, they'll be calm."
Our kids are incredible. They've done hard things these past 2 years. They've grown up faster than many of us would have liked. Let's join them on this journey and trust that they'll be ok. They'll be better than OK, because we love them and that's really all that matters.
Happy first day of school to all the kiddos, parents and caregivers out there!
