Monday was our first day of school. We were all very excited about our new year. What an adventure it will be, we thought as we drifted off into dreamland. L must have been VERY excited. I am quite sure he wanted to make sure everyone was ready on time so he decided to wake us all up at 3:30 Monday morning. Wasn't that nice and considerate of him? I thought so. I especially loved it when he went back to sleep at 5:00 and I had to get in the shower and get ready while he got another hour of sleep. GRRRRRRR!
Anyway, we got ready and had a healthy breakfast of honeybuns and boxed muffins - did I mention that I'm a working woman now and the cooking a big breakfast the first day of school is OVAH! I hate to sound like a bad mother, but I would hate to go to school smelling like bacon all day, not to mention that my butt is big enough without bacon.
So, one of our longtime traditions in the FFB household, is the First Day of School Pics. The kids are always so excited to get their pictures taken. They can't wait to get dressed, get their hair done and hold the scrapbook paper chalkboard look-a-like signs I make. Really! It's the highlight of their first day. Want proof?
Look at that sweet smiling face. Sweet Little E. She couldn't wait to wear her new dress. The shoes don't exatly (ahem) match. I am aware and I apologize profusely. She refused to change.
Even my little sleep deprived L said "cheese" for me.
Can you see the excitement in C's eyes? Okay, so maybe that isn't excitement, but more of a smile in front of my gritted teeth while thinking, "Hurry up and snap the durn picture, Mom!"
Well, what can I say about J? He didn't even bother to fake his excitement. Oh well!
I, of course, had to make something cute for my teachers. Nothing like a little bribery gift with no strings attached on the first day, right? I mean, these teachers are taking these little stinkers off my hands for 8 hours a day shaping their sweet little minds, right? They deserve a little treat. They deserve more than a little treat, but I'm a poor girl so I worked with what I could.
Cute, right? Sorry about the awful picture. It's caramel sauce on the bottom and an apple and my little tag. Our theme at school this year is "All American Readers" so I went with the red, white and blue theme. No, I didn't think of it all by myself. Y'all know I totally copied. It actually came from Kelli at Random Thoughts of a Supermom. Thanks Kelli!!!! My teacher's loved it!!!
So, all in all the kids had a great first day of school. The ride home.....not so much. L had a total autistic meltdown. SO. NOT. GOOD!!! I think it had something to do with waking up at 3:30 a.m. but that's just me. Today, however, was wonderful at school and on the way home. WOO HOO!
Later bloggy peeps. Gotta go bathe the stinky P.E. kids and get them to bed. Hope to catch up with y'all soon.
I know that all of you were tired on Monday afternoon after getting up so early. Give the older two kids a few years and they are going to laugh at their back to school expressions. Hope the rest of the week is great!
ReplyDeleteYou have a highschooler!! That's such a landmark time, IMO. I hope she loves it.
ReplyDeleteCan't believe I have been following here so long that I actually knew you did the cute sign thing. I wish I had done that. I love the idea.
And I also so the idea about the gift for teachers. I would have loved you as a parent. I just know it.
They all look wonderful, smiling or not, and Miss E's shoes look fine to me! I hope you all have a terrific year.
Love the first day pics. We used to do those, too. The picture of J made me chuckle. That is so perfect for a fifth grade boy. "Am I really holding this dorky sign?" Thanks for the laugh.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I LOVE the chalkboard pic idea! Can I already start planning for this? 4 years from now I'm going to be in this position.
ReplyDeleteLove the breakfast of champions too :)
L looks so tall and handsome! All your kiddos are cuties though! I wish you luck this year! Hope all goes well! I sure do miss you guys!
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