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The school supplies are bought. The backpack is ready. The first-day outfit has been chosen. And maybe—just maybe—you are looking forward to the first day of school as much as your child is. A little routine. A little structure. A few hours where you can breathe, get some work done, drink a hot coffee, or simply remember what it feels like to finish a thought. You might even feel a little guilty admitting that you're excited. Don't. You can love being with your kids and still