I recently heard one of my daughter’s pals ask if she had picked up her school supplies yet. “Wait. What? School… but it’s still summer!” Poor thing had no clue that those sunny days were winding down. I can relate—I’ve been in denial too. It seems that once again, I’ll be scavenging through what’s left at the store after all the organized parents have snagged the good stuff. Ugh.
It’s time for me to snap out of it, gather those school supplies, and embrace the excitement of the upcoming year! Sure, my procrastination might’ve robbed my daughter of her preferred folders, but that doesn’t mean the school year has to be a drag. From this moment forward, I’m all in! We have an entire year ahead, brimming with learning, laughter, and all that jazz.
My 2023-2024 Back-to-School Commitments
- I will capture a delightful photo of each of my children on the first day of school. Seriously. It’s happening. I’m aiming for a frame-worthy shot. And yes, I’ll also get one on the last day for those nostalgic side-by-side comparisons!
- I will not forget school picture day. In fact, this will be the year I remember to schedule haircuts well in advance. Plus, I’ll fill out the order form the night before—no more last-minute scrambling! And I’ll actually take the time to display my kids’ school photos instead of hiding them away in a drawer.
- No one leaves for school without knowing exactly where their shoes are. This will save us from unnecessary meltdowns. Extra points for whoever avoids the dreaded sock basket before heading out.
- Speaking of socks, I think I’ll eliminate the sock basket altogether. The bonus points will go to the kid who helps match up all the socks before school starts.
- I will check my child’s backpack regularly. Okay, maybe not every night—that’s a bit much. But I will check it enough to avoid that mortifying moment when a decomposing sandwich is discovered during snack time. Trust me, I know this from experience.
- I will sign all permission slips. After a previous incident where I forgot to sign a field trip slip, leading my child to become best friends with the librarian, I’ve learned my lesson.
- I will read everything I sign. It’s easy to get carried away and sign forms without reading them, but I’ve learned the hard way that not all forms are what they seem.
- I will have my teenage daughters sign a pact to keep the morning drama to a minimum. No one needs to be fighting over hairbrushes or boots before 9 a.m. But if they do, the loser will have to clean out their younger sibling’s backpack.
- I’m determined to give better gifts to my kids’ teachers. To those who received a lottery ticket taped to a pack of gum last year, I apologize. But hey, this year, I’ll at least tape it to some chocolate!
- I will keep my cool before school. No matter what they forget or how late we are running, I refuse to yell. I want my kids to start their day with positivity, not a reminder of all the things they need to do.
- I will remember that the school days are long, filled with more information than we had to process. I’ll be patient and allow them the time they need to unwind. Listening to their complaints and wiping away their tears during homework meltdowns is part of the gig.
So here’s to the 2023-2024 school year! Our family is ready, as soon as we finally gather those school supplies.
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