Eager to be back, but just for the day

Back-to-school feels like a New Year’s celebration. From reading lists and shopping lists to haircuts and tennis shoes, the preparation for the start of a new school year buzzes with excitement. Which is why I absolutely loved it. Why I absolutely tuned out the rest of the year. Why no other day in the school year could possibly compare.

It’s the only day I didn’t have to hit the snooze button. The only day my mom didn’t have to come into my room, throw my covers back and demand I get up. That first day held so much promise, so much hope and so much excitement - I couldn’t wait to hit the books.

As students head back to school, I can’t help but be jealous. Then I think of days two, three and four and the hand cramps from note taking and aimless staring at the clock - the envy quickly subsides.

At least until next August…