We have begun a tradition of toasted pound cake with homemade applesauce for the first day- a Southern favorite of my moms.
Our neighborhood is just a five minute walk to the elementary school.
This is our 2nd first day of school and this is what life really looks like for us. All hands on deck (or on the stroller stations). School starts at 7:45 and I have learned to leave our house by 7:20 to allow for "I don't wanna wear those shoes!!!" or miscellaneous tantrums along the way. Don't let the picture fool you. This also allows me to enjoy the walk (somewhat), chat with the littles, and just be in the moment.
The school is just beyond the "rainbow bridge", but you have to pass through "spider alley" to get there. Well..... it's spider alley for those of us over five feet.
Sweet Sara finally had her day in the preschool sun once elementary school was in full swing at the end of August. I LOVE our preschool. They have a "meet your teacher" day before school officially starts and the sweet director met us at the door saying, "I have been waiting for you all to arrive so I could meet your son!" Amazing. She knew Sara's name already, and followed us in to the classroom to get us introduced to the new teachers.
Sara was literally doing a dance of joy and once the doors opened at 9 am, she led the way in. Before the parents- or any returning kids- before I could catch up to her, she had her bag and lunch put away. That girl is so thrilled to finally be in school.
