Bring Back Big Families

The first week of school.

Well, that’s about all there is to it, really. If you know any teachers or anyone who works at a school and welcomed kids back this last week, please check on them. Don’t be surprised if they don’t answer right away. They’re probably still sleeping.

But in all seriousness, the first week of school is so draining, both physically and emotionally. It’s something teachers don’t talk about enough. As nice as the two months of summer are, they really mess you up. My stomach hurts for the first time in months. I’m more tired than I’ve been in weeks. And I know having a newborn adds to it, but the stress of week one is brutal.

So here’s looking forward to week two. God help us, I think we will make it, even if this is us on Monday morning: