As hard as it is to believe, it is August 1 and we are headed back to school here in Georgia. Like last year, Mother made “team tassels” in Whit’s school colors to give his teacher and principal. Mother can make these in any two color combinations – just send a link to your school… Read More
We go back to school quite early here in Georgia, but it still hurts to admit that our door hangers are out, school supplies have been purchased, back packs are ready, we’ve met teachers and summer has come to a close. Both the bus and the apple (below) are from Bronwyn Hanahan on etsy. As y’all… Read More
The years seem to be speeding by faster than ever as the boys get older. I love that they are growing up, as children should. But I do miss having them come home together. Along with the other slew of moms at the bus stop, when the elementary aged kids arrived home we attacked them… Read More
I was in a real pickle over what to do about our long standing (six years!) last day of school “special snack” tradition. With the kids in different schools coming home at different times PLUS that fact that they want to immediately hang with their friends (I get it), I decided we’d all be better… Read More
We’ve been doing our “days to summer” candy countdown the past couple of weeks and are down to just a few measly pieces! Every year towards the end of the school year I start packing a snack bag with one piece of candy for every day left in the school year. Since John is buying… Read More
I was so excited to be Mystery Reader in Whit’s class today. And, while he was excited to see me, he was thrilled that his Daddy came too!! The smile on his face was priceless. I picked three of his favorite reads, plus an old favorite (The Night Before Summer Vacation) to read to the… Read More
Summer will be here before we know it and the end of school year frenzy is already on us here in Georgia! Mother and I have reopened the Dixie Delights Shop with summer gift tags, camp note cards and our usual stationery, pens, notebooks, and jewelry. Welcome to Summer Friend Treats Throughout elementary school my boys… Read More