I have felt really optimistic about this first week of school until it all came crashing down today. J has had to take over car pooling/kid watching due to me having a fever and barely being able to breath or sleep. So I went to the doc and everyone agreed I need to be on antibiotics now. Even though I don’t love having to take meds (especially when pregnant), I am grateful for the relief I should soon be feeling.
We started this week off with a practice run complete with our first day of school clothes (brought to you by Carter’s) and then took off for a photo shoot of the snazzy ensembles.
I will be posting more next week for the Carter’s Count Me In campaign. I have some sale information and a coupon that I know you are going to love so be on the look out for that.
Tuesday we did another dry run because I have become really militant about our schedule now that school is back in session so all week long we pretended to go to school. I’m talkin’ wake up, get school clothes on, and get out the door on time. We even drove to the school itself to see how we did on time.
Then we went to a park before the fog had lifted and most children were at home with their sane mothers enjoying their final day of sleeping in.
We even practiced packing a lunch and carrying our backpacks.
Sometimes I think I have lost my marbles with how hard core I have been. Then other times I realize how much it has paid off. More on that later. I’ll plan to spill all of the details of my latests OCD school schedule next week because although it’s only been one week, I am a believer.
Wednesday was the real deal for SJ. She is officially a Kindergartener.
Photo courtesy of Ohio Valley Voices
She was so excited. When I dropped her off and picked her up all I saw was a gigantic grin from ear to ear. She has two main teachers. One focuses on speech while the other is more of the academics teacher. Both of them are amazing and she has worked with them before so it should all be smooth sailing.
The best part about SJ’s first day was how talkative she was afterwards! She told us about her school bus craft. She told me she ate all of her lunch (naming each item) and said she liked her food.
Photo courtesy of Ohio Valley Voices
She said she played with all her friends (and named each one).
Photo curtesy of Ohio Valley Voices
This time last year we would have been limited to yes or no questions. She really couldn’t articulate any of the days events at all, so now I’m the one grinning from ear to ear. I am just thrilled with the progress she has made. This is going to be the best school year yet!
Z had Meet The Teacher on Monday.
So far it’s all been great. I’m already extremely happy with his teacher. This guy is passionate about reading, challenging the students, and also working on good character. I have loved Z’s female teachers, but I’m pretty excited about him having a male influence to say that learning is cool and fun!
Z has a new cast, new glasses, new shoes, new supplies, even a new haircut. We are in a tight spot right now, but the Lord has provided all of the things that we need. Every. Single. Thing. I am so grateful for His many blessings!
As for Ezie, he is feeling the effects of being the little guy. He wants to wear a back pack so we let him carry Z’s old one.
He even has Z’s old lunch box inside it. He talks about school and asks about his brother and sister frequently. He’s a trooper though. Only three more months and then he won’t be the only child at home anymore.
I’ll admit I am having a little too much fun getting that fluttery back-to-school feeling. I guess it reminds me of my childhood and the fact that my kids are still really interested and happy about school certainly helps. There are so many things I love about this season, especially knowing that fall is right around the corner!
Do you have any school age children? Have they started school yet?
Absolutely adorable recap and of course I love all these amazing pictures. You really capture the essence of each of your children in the photographs you take! I’m so sorry you weren’t feeling well, I hope you’re better now. Life has a silly way of throwing you for a loop even when you think you’re anticipating every scenario. Fingers crossed that when I hit post comment, you’ll actually see it 😉
I am so glad the comment worked! I know how FRUSTRATING that is when I leave this sincere comment and then end up having it disappear into oblivion 🙁
PS Yay!!! Oh, and I can’t wait for the Carter’s coupon and all the details on those adorable outfits!
My kids start on Monday. I love your idea of doing a photo shoot early. Since Cody has to be at school before the sun is up, I was bummed that we wouldn’t have a good picture with outdoor lighting (I don’t have the best camera, so inside shots just aren’t so great). I may take him outside this weekend for some photos. I have an idea for a picture at the school, so maybe we’ll do that today! 🙂 I’m so glad that SJ is doing so well!! I hope Z’s school year is super. We’ve never had a man as the full-time teacher, just electives in elementary school and one subject here and there in JH and HS (of course…’cuz we don’t have the same teacher all day there)! Is it just me, or does Ezie look a lot like your dad and/or Brandon?! I hope you’re able to spend some good time with him alone for the next few months. Praying that it is a special time and he doesn’t feel lonely without his older siblings.
And while I’m already writing an incredibly long comment…RYC: We can’t believe how tall Cody is! And the ninja warrior show is just something that we watch occasionally, but we enjoy it when we watch it! Those people are amazing athletes!! And thanks for the complement on the mug! I eyeballed something I found online and added my spin on it! 🙂
Your kids look so sweet! And I love your dress in the pic of you all lined up.
As a mom who seriously struggles getting places on time with my three kids, I think it’s great that you have been putting in the work to set routines and get ready for school. I’m sure it will pay off.
Our first day of homeschool kindergarten is today. I’m going to get my kids dressed for pics, but I can’t guarantee cute clothes everyday when we gather around the table 😉