Say it ain't so

Homes all around the small town I live in are probably doing the same thing tonight.

Packing book bags, making PB & J's, and attempting to get the kiddos to bed a little earlier.

 That's been the theme for my house today. Lunches are made, paperwork is (almost) filled out and I am already planning an early bedtime for myself--not sure if my children are planning the same!

 School officially starts back tomorrow.

 I had a very uneventful (read: relaxing) summer and I hate to see it end.

 I am, however, looking forward to a new school year. The beginning of a new school year also brings all kinds of other things I really enjoy: Autumn, cooler weather, FOOTBALL, pumpkin-flavored everything, fall inspired clothing (read: scarves, boots) and Halloween and Thanksgiving.

 And to be totally honest, I'm tired of sweating:)

 Getting back on track, I have several friends who are dropping their babies off to Kindergarten tomorrow. One will be drug out the door by her lil' lady and the other will have to be drug out the door by her husband while white knuckling her sweet little boy closer.

 Each child, and mother, are different and this is something I have to remind myself on occasion.

Decisions I wouldn't make, opinions I wouldn't have and choices I scoff at, are usually made because a mom feels in her heart it is best one for her child. 

It doesn't make her wrong and me right or vice versa.

 It makes us different.

 Parenting is a hard.

 "It's the hardest job you'll ever love" is the Hallmark equivalent of "Get ready, this "ish" is going to hurt".

 More than ever, parents need to support one another and offer help, instead of judgement, where it is needed.
 That's just my two cents:)

 Hug your babies a little tighter tonight. Get those last minute clothes picked out and go to bed early...you have school tomorrow.