17 Reasons It's OK to Be Thrilled For the First Day of School to Finally Come
Around this time every year, some parents start having dreams of the moment when that yellow bus officially drives away. These moms survive the last few weeks of Summer with an internal countdown to the first day of school. It doesn't matter how much you love your kids, Summer break can be beyond taxing for parents and it doesn't make you a bad mom for getting excited about sending your little ones back to school. From all of the energy you put into keeping them entertained despite the heat to the stress that comes along with back-to-school prep, parents have more than a few valid reasons to look forward to that glorious first day — and shouldn't be shamed for eagerly anticipating some kid-free time while their children are learning.
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Chasing kids around in the scorching heat takes exhaustion to a new level.
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Getting all of their school supplies and Summer assignments ready can feel like more work for you than for them.
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You get a break from bored faces staring at you and expecting to be entertained.
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Too much time with your kids can make you feel like you’re going crazy.
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It feels like your house will never be the same.
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Back-to-school shopping can be emotionally draining … and expensive.
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It's a good excuse to reevaluate your own organization.
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Getting back to classes is actually good for them.
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You get to watch your baby grow up before your eyes.
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There’s actually a lot of prep and planning involved in the days leading up to the end of Summer.
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You know that the first day outfits and photos are priceless (especially for social media!).
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You'll no longer have companions for every errand.
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It’s the perfect excuse to purge and get organized.
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It means you'll hopefully get some time to focus on you.
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You’ll be free from practical jokes for at least a few hours.
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It will get them back on track to learn and blossom.
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