Monday, August 25, 2014

August 25th, 2014: First Day of School

So here it is.  Third grade.  How did this come so quick?  What happened to our summer?
How do I have an 8 year old?  I mean, I know how time works, in that it keeps going, like it or not. And I'm definitely the in the camp of not liking it.
We move into a different group now at school.  She's no longer with the K-2 activity group.  She's entered into the realm of the big kids at school.
We've had our clothes picked out, our school supplies ready, and today we spent the morning reviewing the check list, packing the backpack (or as E called it, the winner of the heaviest backpack competition).  We signed all of the consents and rule contracts and paperwork.
And then, like they've done for so many days, over the last 3 years, she and her daddy and the dog gleefully hopped in the car and took off.
To third grade.
Come on, time.  Give me a break.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

August 20, 2014: Getting Ready For Back to School

So, today, we were talking about how we're going back to school.  And we remembered that we used to do the annual "back to school list" of cool stuff about this kid.  Of course, I have all of those previous ones saved. . .  somewhere.  Did I mention that I am NOT a good Pinterest mom?

Anyway, E wanted to do them today, even though school starts next week.  I'm fine with the questions, the problem is remembering our template.  So, combining the few I could find, here we are.  At 8 and a half and at the onset of third grade (third?!?), here we go!

My favorite song is: How to Be a Heartbreaker by Marina and the Diamonds
My favorite food is: chocolate
My favorite color is: red plaid
Favorite subject at school: writing
Best friend: Serenity R.
When I grow up I want to be: a police officer or an actress
Favorite book: Diary Of A Sixth Grade Ninja (the series, we're up to book 7 now)
Favorite sport: tennis
Favorite game: The Game of Life
Favorite toy: giant stuffed bear
Favorite TV show: Gravity Falls (she claims it's the best tv show ever)
I love to: go to the movies
I learned to: bowl and do a cartwheel.  Not at the same time.

Pictures up on the actual 1st day of school.