Back-to-School Memories: Moms Talk

All right, 'fess up.

You love your kids, but you also love seeing them getting on the school bus.

Children in Avon are going back to school this week, meaning new teachers, new subjects, new routines. For parents, it means going back to a schooltime schedule, which, depending on your family, is easier or tougher for you.

Let's talk about what going back to school means for you. Do you find yourself relishing an hour of peace and quiet in the mornings after they leave? Or do you jump right to getting stuff done without anyone yelling, "Moooooom, I'm bored!" to distract you?

Share your back-to-school traditions, like taking a each year or a special breakfast.

What do you remember about your first days of school? Did your parents have any traditions with you? Do you have a particular first-day outfit you still remember?

Talk amongst yourselves in the comments.

Joining us, as always, is our wonderful Moms Council.

 is a freelance reporter with Patch. Julie, a longtime reporter and communications professional, is a first-time mom of a son born in November.

 works in public relations. She and husband Timothy have a daughter, Amara. Monina is also a member of the Disney Moms Panel, one of 15 moms selected nationwide, advising people online about planning Disney vacations.

 is a mom of three children ages 5 and under with her husband, Bill. They are expecting their fourth child in early 2012. She also works part-time.

 is a native of New Jersey. She is a marketing professional who has worked in advertising, market research, vending and equipment companies. She and her husband live in Avon with their two children.

 is a mom to a Girl Scout and lives in Avon.

 is the newest member of  and a former president of Avon Early Childhood PTA. She will also be blogging for Avon Patch. If you're a parent and want to share your experiences raising children in Avon, you, too, can .