I know, it sounds terrible, and the kids don’t love going back to school. But I can’t deny the truth. I need my alone time! And despite what our children tell us, they need time away from us. They also need to be with friends, and learning a thing or two doesn’t hurt them.

My daughter told me that study hall will be her favorite class—she can do what she wants. I asked her “What if you get a good English teacher?” (Her English teachers left a lot to be desired in middle school.) “This is not an alternate universe!” she shoots back. Ok, so maybe I will get the better end of the deal.

What do you plan do with the time away from your children this school year?