Yes, it's almost that time again; a time of new beginnings, of setting goals, of tears and sighs of relief - yes, it's (almost) back-to-school time!
However, the kids aren't the only ones who aren't overly enthusiastic about heading back to the classroom, some mums aren't really feeling it either...
And here's why:
1. Making about a MILLION different lunches to keep everyone happy
EVERY. SINGLE. MORNING.
2. Making sure the uniforms are CLEAN
You have to find them first... tenners bet they’re at the bottom of the laundry basket.
3. Helping with homework
No one said primary school maths was THIS hard...
4. The school gate summer small talk
“Oh, you spent the ENTIRE summer in the south of France? How lovely...”
5. Putting the uniform on for the first time since June
And praying it still fits, AND that it doesn't have any holes in it.
6. Having to be strict on bedtime
Gone are the nine o'clock bedtimes because you were watching a family movie... (or you just couldn't face the hassle)
7. Back to school means winter's a-coming
Cold, dark mornings... yeah, who likes them??
8. Grumpy kids
Ugh...
9. ALL the afterschool activity notes that'll come home on the first day...
And your kids want to do everything...
10. Traffic
One word is all that is needed.