My children are grown now, but back-to-school at our house was never about sending the kids out the door so I, Mom, could enjoy a little peace and quiet. I homeschooled my three daughters, so back to school meant the end of lazy summer days and back to lesson plans and structure.
Even so, I always delighted in basking in the back-to-school supply aisles. We weren't confined by the lists created by the local school district, so we bought what looked interesting. We did a lot of projects during the early years, so tape, glue, colorful construction paper and glitter were high commodities. Good days!
I have a secret. I still love to shop for school supplies. My writer's heart delights in stacks of spiral notebooks (college-bound with nice solid lines) bold, multi-colored gel ink pens, and most especially, those adorable little memo books I have strategically situated throughout my house and in my car and bag. I never know when the answer to a sticky plot point or an especially interesting snippet of dialogue will pop up. Those tiny notebooks are my lifesavers!
So what about you? What is your favorite part of back-to-school?
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