Back to School Blessings

Wonder of all wonders, school has returned for its annual salvation of mothers throughout the world. Like clockwork, children begrudgingly go to school, while their mothers try to find where they lost their brain last June.

Kids and moms need their routines. Moms of kids with special needs are especially grateful for a few minutes of respite from their constant duties. Let me compare these duties to a job: it is like going to work and then never going home. No time off. Countless nights kept awake by the boss who doesn't sleep. Pay? not in this home's budget. Lunch break? the boss is very picky and likes to whine and complain. Bathroom break? yes, but not alone, the boss likes to join you. Sounds enticing, doesn't it? That is why mothers are SO happy when school starts again.

So here is my toast to all the wonderful teachers who are giving the mothers a break. And here is a toast to all of the wonderful mothers who work so hard to make their kids' lives the best they can be. Won't you raise your glass of grape juice and toast with me?