By: Mia Thompson
Updated: Dec. 1, 2016
Originally Published: Aug. 1, 2015
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Those books your little one was meant to tackle over summer break but totally didn’t. Don’t sweat it; you’re not a bad mom, and trust me, you’re not alone in this boat!
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The calories in those fancy coffee concoctions you down the night before school starts to keep you awake and organized. Yes, you might need a little caffeine boost!
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Donuts! A must-have on the first day of school to coax those sleepy teens out of bed. Trust me, they work like a charm.
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The dreaded emergency contact forms you fill out every year, even when nothing has changed. It’s like a rite of passage.
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Forgetting something! No matter how prepared you think you are, something is bound to slip your mind.
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Thank goodness for those fabulous girlfriends who lend an ear when you need to vent about the chaos!
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Morning hugs with your kids. And if it’s their first day in kindergarten, those hugs will last all day—because you both need them.
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iPhones, iPads, iPods—basically, all the tech gadgets your child insists are essential. “I” truly is the most important pronoun in their world.
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First-day jitters! And all the delightful literature available on the subject to help you navigate the nerves.
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Kisses! The ones you plant on your child’s forehead during bedtime on the last night of summer, and those you sneak in before they head off to school.
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That last Minion lunchbox on the shelf. Your son simply has to have it, but watch out for that pushy mom who beats you to it!
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The money you thought you had before back-to-school shopping wiped it out. It’s a real budget buster!
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The neighbor who’s mysteriously absent when you need to borrow laundry detergent to clean that favorite shirt for school.
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The tension relief you crave after those hectic days leading up to the school year. Sometimes you just need to unwind!
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The perfect outfit you want to rock on the first day of school. Let’s be honest, moms want to look good too!
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Those quiet moments at night when, wide awake, you realize how fast your kids are growing up. Seriously, where did the time go?
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The reconnaissance mission of driving around town hunting for school supplies—pencils, erasers, notebooks, you name it!
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Oh yes, sex. Refer back to O when the chaos gets overwhelming.
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Teacher assignments! The moment you find out who will be shaping your child’s future this year.
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Remember to wear clean underwear, just in case of an unexpected trip to the hospital. You can never be too prepared!
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Vacation is officially over. Cue the tears (and maybe a little celebration for you!)
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That well-deserved glass of wine you indulge in once the kids are finally asleep and the chaos settles down.
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Those countless Xs on all the forms you’ve filled out—seriously, why are there so many?
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Years of telling yourself that this time you’ll be more organized. Spoiler alert: It never happens.
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The ZZZZZZZZs you’re sacrificing while your kids are little. But hey, one day they’ll fly the coop, and for now, you wouldn’t trade it for anything!
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Summary
Navigating back-to-school season can be chaotic for parents, from forgotten summer reading to the perfect first-day outfit. Embrace the inevitable hiccups and cherish the moments with your kids as they grow and transition into a new school year.