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The Hot Mess Of A Typical School Year Summed Up In 25 Tweets
Another school year is back in full swing, and though I’d like to say I was prepared and have a handle on it… I won’t say it, because I’d be LYING. The school year brings it own special sauce of chaos for families, and if you’ve got school-aged kids, then you’ll feel this. Here’s a glimpse at the trials & tribulations that make up an academic year for parents, summed up in 25 tweets. 1. Organization is key, and I can’t find my keys. There are a variety of efficient methods to get the school day off to an organized and timely start. I don’t use any of them,…
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I’ve Been Schooled
I wanted to tell you about the first day of school, because that’s what all moms want to talk about. Some will tell you how heartbroken they are to gingerly place their baby into the school system. Others will jump for glee, fist-pumping their way onto the school grounds as their grumpy kids trudge behind. Myself? Both. Or neither. I dunno. I’m too damn tired to even know. I tried to be prepared and engaging that morning. Up early, steaming mug of coffee in hand, I cooked the requisite “first day back” breakfast (read: NOT cereal. Or granola bars. Or… bread.). Woke sleepy children, sweetly urging them to get dressed…
