School is almost back in session and as much as I love summer and hate to see it go. I love Fall and the return to a routine. And if you’re like me you’ve spent the past 10 weeks making sure your kids summer has been filled with fun, you deserve to do something for yourself.
Here are some ideas for how moms can celebrate the start of the school year.
1. Poor a mimosa or Bloody Mary, hell throw a shot of Baileys in that coffee. Or crack a cold beer open as soon as that school bus pulls away. Raise your glass to the start of another school year.
2. Get a manicure and pedicure. Even though summer is the season of open toed shoes I can say that my feet have seen better days, like June when I last had a pedicure. Go give your toes a much needed treat, after all it’s still open toed season for at least another month.
3. Take a nap. Or just simply go back to bed. But seriously put your feet up and rest.
4. Clean the house . I know how boring but I love finally getting back in a routine and something about a clean house sets the tone for that. And after 10 weeks of being at home the house could definitely use some cleaning.
5. Meet a friend for coffee and drink it while it’s hot. And make sure to go to one of those coffee shops that you always want to linger in but know your kids won’t let you.
6. Read a book. I always have really good intentions for summer reading but with a 4 year old around those plans easily get put aside.
7. Enjoy the silence.No whining, no nagging, no children’s television show at full volume, no demands for snacks 5 minutes after their last snack. No nothing, just silence.
8. Turn your own music up really loud in the car. As you pull away from the school crank the Taylor Swift (or whatever you guilty please of choice is) and sing your heart out.
Whatever you do to celebrate the kids being back in school, remember to take some time for yourself.
Love these ideas!