Friday, August 9, 2013

First Day of School 2013

Happy to see the wonderful people my children are becoming...but a bit sad they are off to school again and won't get to hang out with me during the day.

Today was the first day of school. A Friday. A half day. Don't even get me started on how ridiculous I think that is....



But my sweet girl became a junior in high school today...she is...
confident
smart
independent
athletic
beautiful
sassy
social
my first born, my daughter and my mini-me in many ways!





My son became an 8th grader...he is...
kind
funny
sensitive
intelligent
athletic
charming
handsome
my baby, my only son and he is still a hugger (which I am very thankful for)!





Here they are after their long day (I kid) opening their traditional First Day of School cones (read about the tradition here) that I fill with goodies for them. I put anything in it from earbuds to school supplies to underwear. They have been getting one on the first day of school every single year. I anticipate doing this for them in college too.  It is something they LOVE and look forward at the end of each first day of school.


Love you both very much and hope your school year is full of great learning, good friends, quality teachers and happy memories!
BIG FAT MAMA HUGS to you both!!

3 comments:

  1. Hi,
    As a retired first and second grade teacher I can tell a Friday and a 1/2 first day of school is a blessing. No matter how many times you've done it, it is still hard. It is nice to get it over with. And 1/2 days count as a full day!
    Hope that explains a little bit for you from the "other" side!
    You have a wonderful looking family.

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  2. I don't mind the half day ~ just on a Friday? Seems a little bit crazy...feels like it digs into our last summer weekend. Thanks for sharing your perspective!

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  3. I have heard that before-our first ddays of school were a 1/2 day Thurs. & Friday!

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