Twas the night before first grade and all through the house…
I am scurrying around like a half-crazed and rabid mouse!
Like last year, I ran the PCP up to the school for a few “first day” pics. It’s really much easier this way – for one, I’m not fighting a thousand other students and parents for one square inch of real estate in front of the school and, perhaps more importantly to the little one, I’m not embarrassing him with hoards of photos trying to get “just one good one.”
Aside from the photo session, we spent the last day of summer vacation doing just as the PCP wished. We ate cereal for breakfast on the porch, watched a little shark week, spent all afternoon at the pool, played Lego Indiana Jones on the wii and had tacos for supper. Ah, the things that please a “more than six and a half” year old.”
We laid out clothes for tomorrow, sprinkled our Back to School Magic Confetti under both littles’ pillows (the baby INSISTED) and all is quiet down the hall. Now, I’ve got a lunch and a snack to pack, a love letter to write to Mrs. B about John, a key load of laundry (containing all of the PCP’s undies) to do, and a closing ceremony to watch. It’s probably for the best that my list is lengthy– it doesn’t leave much time for me to fret over tomorrow. Why do they have to go and grow up so fast?!?!
*wipes tear from eye*
xoxo
Can't believe school starts tomorrow for PCP! 1st Grade is such a big deal :) My boys played Indiana Jones for the wii too. I spent time down in the basement with tim trying to figure out what I want to do down there. Big plans for when they go back to school :) I hope it goes well tomorrow!
Great idea taking the pics ahead of time! I can relate to you right now, only…we are finishing up the last "loads" of laundry, clothes are neatly stacked clear across her room, and HUGE suitcases are waiting to be filled tomorrow. All else, sealed and labeled. We leave Tuesday, and move in day is Thursday. And, I agree…why do they go and grow up so darn fast!!
Hope he has a fantastic 1st day.
I have no idea why they grow up too fast! A mom blinks and it feels like they are all off to middle school. So please enjoy tomorrow for it all goes by too quickly!!!
My baby starts 8th grade in a week. I am quite certain she just finished Kindergarten. :( Hope PCP has a wonderful first day!
My oldest son starts 2nd grade next week, and my youngest son 4- yr preschool. Just found you through the Bento lunches and I am in love! This summer we went to Sullivan's Island and Charleston and next summer Savannah and Tybee, so I'm so glad I found your blog for advice. Also, with all the parties you orchestrate, hope you share your staying fit tips!
Just discovered you in a Bento box search! My two sons start parochial school next Monday…2nd grade and 4-yr pre-s! Love your site. This summer we went to Sullivan's Island and Charleston and next summer we plan to go to Savannah and Tybee! So glad I found your sweet site for things to do there with my sweet husband and energetic boys!
LOVE the idea of taking the school picture the day before!! You have the best ideas!
My kids go back tomorrow as well and I am not ready!
Curious what sort of letter you write to the teacher about your son. You have lots of great ideas!
Maggie – She asked each parent to write a love letter about our child. She had a cute little thing written up that I've since tossed, but it said something to the effect of "you've known them their whole lives and love them so much…I want to fall in love with them too! tell me all the wonderful things about your child."
Hope that helps :-)
Amanda