One of the many, many perks of being a stay-at-home-Mom is that I get to visit my kids’ school (with 24 hours written notice).

I get to accompany the classes on field trips and sometimes act as a volunteer in the classroom.

By staying connected to my kids, I get to see firsthand how they act in a social setting and how their teacher structures their day.

Most importantly, I get to see what my kid’s indoor shoes look like after a few months of exclusive, indoor wear.