'Twas the Night Before School...

'Twas the night before school started,

and all through the house,

not a creature was stirring,

except for the pet mouse.

The new backpacks were hung

on their hooks with care,

just waiting for morning...

the time was almost there!

The children were nestled

all snug in their beds,

while visions of new crayons 

danced in their heads.

And mom in her old t-shirt

sat still on the chair

thinking that once morning comes,

she'll have hardly a care!

Except, "Will they like their new classes?"

"Will their lunches be all right?"

"Can she reach the hook on her locker?"

Oh... this may be a long night...

"Should I walk them to class,

or drop them at the door?"

"Will they remember their manners,

or leave their stuff all over the floor?"

"Have I taught them all the things

that they really need to know,

Will they feel confident about themselves

and let their true feelings show?"

Thoughts ran wild

through Mom's head,

But by bedtime she knew,

she had nothing to dread.

She had taught them the way

In which they should go,

Once they got to school,

the right way they will know.

She could let them go on,

with a hug and a kiss

even though she knew, tomorrow,

her babies she would miss!

She locked all the doors

and turned out the lights,

but not before going upstairs

and kissing each baby "good night."

And I heard her exclaim

as she crawled into bed,

"Happy New School Year to all!

We have nothing to dread!"