Today marks the 100th day of school for my child in kindergarten.
“Consider making a special shirt for your child to wear over their uniform!” the teachers suggested excitedly.
“We’re looking for a few more volunteers in the classroom,” the class mom chimed in.
“Would you be able to join us for lunch today?” my daughter asked, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
My responses? A resounding “no,” “no,” and “no.”
Sure, I thought, “Oh no! Today’s the day. Can I whip something up this morning in between packing lunches, changing diapers, and brushing teeth?”
“I could come, but I’d need to bring the baby, and honestly, I’m not sure how helpful that would be.” And, “Not today, but perhaps later this week?”
As I strolled through the halls, I observed other moms snapping photos, sharing their moments online, and cheering enthusiastically as their kids crossed under a giant “100” banner into the classroom. Familiar feelings of guilt and regret began to surface.
I should return, I pondered. Maybe today would be memorable for her. I could run errands later, I could manage the baby, and if I rushed, I could tidy the house too.
Then, with the baby dozing on my lap—because, of course, he wouldn’t sleep anywhere else—I noticed a notification pop up on my screen. The message was exactly what I needed to see: the shirt doesn’t matter, the extra drive across town can be skipped, and the time spent together is what truly counts.
“Look at this,” a friend shared, “Couldn’t be cuter!”
It was one of those moms who seemed to have it all together. She made the shirt, took the photos, and still found time to reach out and recognize the fleeting moments in life.
There we were, just a plain blue uniform shirt, a “maybe later” lingering in the air, a giant sign celebrating the 100th day of school, and right in the center, a quiet declaration of love amidst it all—effort 100%.
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In summary, the 100th day of school served as a gentle reminder that while some moms seem to do it all, the love and time you give are what truly matter in the end.
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