'Twas the Night Before Back to School: A Coffee-Fueled Mama's Tale

Here's a fun little AI creation that captures the excitement (and chaos!) of preparing for this new chapter

As I embark on this new journey back to university after a decade in early childhood education, I wanted to share a special moment with all of you.

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'Twas the night before classes, and there in my nook,

With coffee cup steaming, I opened each book.

My backpack was packed with such joy and such care,

While my toddler's toys scattered everywhere!

The little one sleeping (at last!) in their bed,

While visions of playground fun danced in their head.

And I with my third coffee, laptop aglow,

Had just settled in for some prep work to show.

The Early Learning Framework laid out with pride,

(My mentor's own wisdom contained deep inside!)

Ten years in the field gave me stories to share,

Now back as a student, with caffeine to spare!

My highlighters ready, post-its in a stack,

The passion for learning had brought this mom back.

To deepen my knowledge of children at play,

And build on the wisdom I gain every day.

The course outline promised such learning ahead,

Though juggling it all filled me with some dread.

But working with children had taught me so well,

That chaos and beauty have stories to tell.

As I closed my planner and turned down the light,

I heard tiny footsteps - not sleeping, all right!

After one quick cuddle and back-to-bed song,

I finally whispered, "Tomorrow, game on!"

And laying my head down, I smiled with delight,

"Happy Back to School to all, and to all a good night!"

What adventures are you embarking on this year? Whether you're starting something new or continuing your journey, I'd love to hear about it in the comments below! 💕

✨ This poem was crafted with help from Claude AI by a coffee-loving lifelong learner - thoughtfully prompted between study sessions, toddler adventures, and essential coffee breaks. Fun fact: This was written with a curious toddler "helping" organize my textbooks by testing their aerodynamic properties! ☕️👩‍👦📚 https://www.hiplay.ca/blog/ai