The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

Usually at about this time of year Staples, the office supply store, runs a commercial that shows two unhappy kids in the store while their parent rides a shopping cart with obvious glee. All to the song, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." For some people, back-to-school may indeed be their most wonderful time of the year, but it never was one of mine. The end of summer was always a very somber time of year for me.

In search of the silver lining, I did find one aspect of this season somewhat appealing -- the whole experience of back-to-school shopping. Something that gives us an excuse to shop can't be all bad, could it?

So, what about you -- is this a wonderful time of year for you or not? What's your silver lining in getting ready to go back to school? Inquiring minds want to know!

xoxo,
bex