
This week little Johnny/Joanie/Hayley is going back to school (even though I am in denial).

This makes me feel a little nervous (I have been having school nightmares for weeks and I think my hair may be falling out)
I can be brave about Johnny/Joanie/ Hayley going back to school (wine can help).
I can be brave about Johnny/Joanie/ Hayley going back to school (wine can help).
I can prepare the teachers with a little write up (plus multiple meetings, emails, and a bribe if necessary)
I can prepare by purchasing school supplies (and cutting the tags off all the most comfortable clothes I could find, laminating visuals, purchasing sensory equipment, preparing multiple social stories and upping my medications).

My friends and family will be so proud that I am coping with this (when and if that day ever comes, right now they are barely tolerating my rantings).
My child will be so proud that I am coping with this (my child couldn’t care less and really has enough concerns about going back of his or her own to worry about).
My child will be so proud that I am coping with this (my child couldn’t care less and really has enough concerns about going back of his or her own to worry about).

I will be so proud of myself for coping (if I manage to let go of the back of my child’s coat with out school staff having to intervene I will reward myself with a martini and a whole cake).

It is going to be a great year (it probably will be but I will still be like this again next September ☺ ).