Back to school & Back to the Basics
The school year is officially underway—and after the excitement of the first day settled down, real life kicked in. Lunches to pack. Forms to sign. Spelling words on the fridge. Sneakers that are already a little more worn than they were last week. It’s funny how quickly we go from lazy summer mornings to the sound of alarms, the shuffle of breakfast plates, and the rush to get out the door on time (or at least close). The shift is always a little bumpy, but there’s comfort in the rhythm. The routine slowly becomes familiar again. This year, we’re trying to focus on the basics—not just reading, writing, and math, but the simple things that make this season sweet: • Family dinners, even if it’s takeout • After-school chats in the car (when they’re in the mood to talk) • Saying yes to the book fair • And slowing down enough to ask, “How was your day?” and actually listen I don’t have it all figured out. Our mornings aren’t Pinterest-worthy, and some nights I forget the permission slip or...
