Moms Talk: Too Early for Back to School?

I get annoyed when I hear Christmas music or see Christmas lights before the Thanksgiving turkey has even been stuffed yet. I also get annoyed when I see ads for Halloween costumes when the leaves are still a bright shade of green. And Valentine's Day displays and the Christmas trees aren't even down yet? Ugh.

I do, however, wish Cadbury Eggs were sold year-round.

But this sets up the question: When does the "back to school" mindset start for you and your family?

Have you already started shopping for pencils and Trapper Keepers (do they even have those anymore?). Have you already bought a new pair of shoes for Joey? A new dress for Suzy?

When does the shopping, the preparing, the mindset of "back to school" begin?