What’s that I hear? Is it the squeak squeak squeak of a pencil sharpener? Or is those brand new shoes scuffing down the hallway? Either way, the end of summer is just about here. Which means that it’s time to send the kids back to school. (Don’t cheer too loudly.) Whether you are returning to […] Read more…
Why My Military Child Will Never Have the School Experience I Did
This year I felt prepared. My son attended orientation, met his teacher in advance, and started school on the first day — not in the middle — of the school year. I always assumed that my children would have a childhood similar to mine, but that was before I became an Army wife. My Experience […] Read more…
Operation In Touch Offers Back to School Giveaways and Ideas for Military Moms
August signals the end of summer vacation, the excitement of a new school year, the return of a routine, and the corresponding expenses that go along with purchasing new school clothes and supplies. When I was a child in the ‘80s, things seemed a bit more affordable. Some pencils, erasers, paper, lunchbox, binder, backpack and […] Read more…