There is one thing on this planet that can turn otherwise sane parents into savage, fighting monsters.

The Back to School aisle at Wal-mart … need I say more?

Don't even bother attempting to take a cart down this aisle unless you have an extra three hours that you had nothing better to do with. Don't attempt to grab that last pair of Fiskars scissors unless you are fairly certain that you can win an all-out street brawl with the mother standing beside you.

Then there is the mad scramble for the last packages of paper, pens, pencils and the ever-popular Kleenex. I believe the stores intentionally stock less of those items just so they can sit back and "watch the show."

Then, you get to scramble to find the appropriate clothing to send your child back to school in. Of course, what we all as parents should realize is that no matter what we buy, our kids are still going to come home the first day of wearing said outfit covered in dirt, mud, grass and/or their favorite lunch food. And when kids create stains, I've learned, you can use all the Shout in the world and those things just aren't coming out.

The only thing that even comes close to Back to School is the day-after-Thanksgiving sale, and we won't even get into that yet. I have seen people hospitalized during that wonderful event!!

Just remember, that mom or dad that you elbow in order to grab the last Dora backpack may be serving on the PTO with you. Or maybe your children will become fast friends and that can make for an uncomfortable situation.

So, think twice before clawing, spitting, screaming, jabbing or punching. It could come back to haunt you sooner than you think!!!!

Don't you just love Back to School???