Reason’s I love the first day of school:

1.  It’s not MY first day of school.   I was never a big fan of going to school.  Of course I have some fond memories of teachers and I made lots of friends there, but I pretty much disliked the whole process. I wouldn’t go back even if you paid me.  Shhhhh don’t tell Addison I told you that…I want her to actually like to go to school and want to learn!  Stop laughing….it could happen.

2.  School supplies.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE going to Target and buying new stuff for Addie to take to school.  This year, because we are ALL about originality at our house, Hannah Montana has been a highlight.  We have a folder, a lunchbox and some pencils adorned with her over commercialized face.  Oh well, it is what it is ya’ll.  Last night while I was putting all of her stuff in her school box and her backpack I felt so excited.  I am such a sucker for office supplies,  I think it was one of the only things I liked about school.  If I find a really cool mechanical pencil, or an awesome pen…my whole day is made.  I know.  I am such a dork.  Guess what?  I’m ok with it.

3.  New shoes.  I always used to get new shoes right before school( most likely high top Reeboks, OR little white Keds) and I would call my Grandma and sing the new shoes song. ” New shoes, new shoes, just see my new shoes….shiny and bright TODAY!”  Yep.  That’s the song.  I still sing it with Addie! hehehe

4.  First day of school pictures.  My mom did it, I do it and yours probably did too.  You know…” go stand over there with your backpack and let me take your picture in your new outfit and new shoes!”  I remember as I got older this became uncool.  Addison is already irritated by it.  “Ok Mooooom…enough pictures can we just GO!”

5.  My job as activities director just got a little easier!  Yay!  I love summer, and I love Addison more than life itself, BUT….I am a little tired of HUGE messes, boredom, back talking ( otherwise known as sassing), very flexible schedules and standing in front of the pantry for 30 minutes waiting for her to decide what snack she wants.  We always have the same snacks!  Pretzels, cheez-its, popcorn, goldfish and bees!  Pick one and let’s move on or eat a dad blamed apple already! Ha!

Although I am glad summer is coming to a close and it’s good to get back in the swing of things, I will miss spending time together every day.

I will miss:

Getting back in bed during a thunderstorm because she’s scared and the baby is napping.

Eating ice cream cones on the deck while the baby pool fills up.

Staying up late watching movies and cuddling on the couch.

Impromptu sleepovers with Mimi so Adam and I can have a night alone.

and….mostly I will miss Addie catching me off guard every so often with her sweet soul.

“Mommy?”

“Whatty?”

“I love you”

Awwwww it’s enough to break my heart!!!!  Until next summer!  Addison, Welcome to SECOND GRADE!

I hope it’s a great year!

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