As the summer comes to a close, the blissful quiet of no one chattering about dinosaurs or mythical realms fills the air. Back-to-school season has arrived, a moment many parents eagerly anticipate. Surprisingly, despite the weeks spent in lockdown with my kids, I found the end of summer quite enjoyable.
Who would have thought I could actually relish time spent with my children? They’ve developed into amusing little individuals, and miraculously, they didn’t drive me up the wall. On that first day of school, I felt a rare sense of calm and confidence.
After gathering every last item on the extensive school supply list, embarking on back-to-school shopping for the trendiest outfits, purchasing new backpacks and lunchboxes, and ensuring everyone was dressed appropriately—including myself—I felt a sense of accomplishment like never before. I was practically a superhero. That is, until I stepped onto my porch and had my confidence shattered.
All around me, families were cheerfully heading to school early, and my neighbor was busy capturing perfect photos of her kids on the front lawn. Oh no, I thought, realizing I had forgotten to take pictures of my own children. They’ve been in school for five years now, so surely we have enough first-day photos, right?
But then, I reconsidered. Good parents always seem to be one-upping me, and I couldn’t let that happen this year. Unfortunately, I had accidentally locked my phone inside the house, and I didn’t want to jeopardize my perfect timing on this important day.
As I scrambled for a solution, an idea struck me. There was one person who would always have her phone handy. I turned to my daughter and said, “Give me your phone; I need a picture of you and your brother on the first day.” She willingly handed it over, and they positioned themselves at the steps.
“Say cheese!” I instructed. But my son, in classic fashion, responded with a series of silly faces, refusing to cooperate, which left me with less than ideal photos to commemorate the day.
In the end, I did manage to capture a moment, and that’s what truly matters. After all, what kind of mom forgets to take a picture on the first day of school?
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In summary, it’s easy to overlook the little things, like capturing those first-day-of-school moments. But amidst the chaos, what counts is making an effort to document the memories, even if they’re not perfect.