Can you believe another summer has flown by? It went by in a blink—thanks to a whopping 972 snow days! But now, I’m all in on making this year the one where I transform into The Mom Who Has It All Together and Whips Up the Magic for Her Kids’ Success. Yes, you heard that right—I’m ready to be That Mom!
Listen up, friends: being an Average Mom has had its perks, but this year, I’m juggling three boys in three different schools—elementary, middle, and high. Welcome to the notorious First Circle of Hell, where I’ll be lost in the chaotic maze of three school schedules. This year, it’s all about survival, but hey, survival can be pretty cute! I’ve been Pinteresting my way through the house, creating adorable “Homework Stations” and “Snack Havens.” Just last night, I prepped 25 snack packs of pretzels and carrot sticks because it’s way cheaper than those prepackaged ones—and sure, I’ve got an hour to spare! I even splurged on organic yogurt and designated a whole shelf in my fridge for bento box lunches. This Average Mom is on her way to becoming That Mom in no time!
To prove my transformation, I won’t even grumble about the ridiculously specific school supply list that had me twitching. If they need that 1-ounce jumbo glue stick instead of the four-pack of .26-ounce ones (which were on sale, by the way), so be it! And if I can’t find the infamous plastic, yellow, two-pocket, three-pronged folders because some crafty mom hoarded them for resale, I won’t let it faze me. Nope! I’ll cheerfully grab a plastic green folder and a paper yellow one. The teacher can choose which she prefers and keep the extra one. Generosity, right? Boom! That Mom is generous!
I’ll tackle this with a big smile because I’ve turned over a new leaf, and also because I remember it’s happy hour at the bar next door. Yes, new leaf, for sure. But this leaf needs some liquid courage right now. And that’s when it hit me: every bar stool is filled with That Moms, quietly drowning their tears in pinot grigio and devouring $5 Bang Bang Shrimp while mumbling about Ticonderoga pencils. There they are—my people! Average Moms and That Moms, united. One even scoots over to make room for me and hands me the drink menu.
Now, I just need to find out who’s in charge of the black market folders.
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Summary
This article humorously reflects on the journey of transforming into the ultimate organized mom while juggling the demands of kids in different schools. It’s all about embracing the chaos, prepping healthy snacks, and finding solidarity with other moms over drinks.