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Sep 6 2017

a new chapter

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It’s officially a tradition… pictures in the trees on the first morning of the school year.
(Um… can we talk about how Bug’s feet are now just one size smaller than Songbird’s?!)

Having completed her first-phase braces this summer, Songbird is headed to 3rd grade with a big straight smile! This year will be a new experience for her as she transitions to a “switch class” format: half the day with one teacher for reading/writing and the other half with a different one for math, science, and social studies. Even more unique is that her set of team teachers are a married couple!

When I asked Songbird what her favorite part of summer was she replied, “Back to school shopping and going back to school.” LOL. I’m glad she has such a deep love of learning! And her pick for new school shoes couldn’t be more “her” (watermelon high-top Converse).

Bye bye, preschool… Bug is now a Kindergartner! In Virginia Beach, it’s still only 1/2 day but he is pumped to spend the mornings at the same school as Songbird. Not entirely sure how he’ll manage 4 hours without a snack break – this kid is always hungry!

One thing I know without a doubt is that he’ll bring his special brand of comedy along for the ride.

Handsome was able to be here for the exciting walk to the bus stop. For 3 years, Bug has watched Songbird get on that big yellow bus; now his time has come!

His smile was ear to ear as he climbed aboard – not a single tear in sight. Upon returning home, he confirmed that magical ride with no seat belts and a ton of other kids was just what Kindergarten dreams are made of.

 

 

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Sep 6 2016

school house rock

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The morning light on the first day of school is always da bessst. Songbird and Bug put on their special outfits (plaid game is strong this year I guess), eat their special breakfasts (cinnamon-sugar toast and strawberries), and walk out to our special trees for the obligatory photo op.

First up, shots with backpacks.

Songbird, the 2nd grader.

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And Bug, Mr. Pre-K.

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Ok kids, now headshots (since I refuse to buy overpriced official school photos).

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One together, please.

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Very nice, thanks guys. Now a pose of your choice.

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Yup, perfect. Happy Back to School everyone!

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Sep 8 2015

back to school 2015

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I’m that parent.

The one that wakes their kids up at daybreak on the first day of school so that we can take nice photos. Partly because the lighting in the morning is gorgeous and partly because I know that spaghetti and meatball cafeteria lunches are the nemesis of white shirts. But mostly because I refuse to buy the overpriced and underwhelming school photo packages with fake tree backdrops — I have my own dang camera (and trees for that matter) and can do a way better job capturing who my kids really are these days.

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This is a big year for Songbird. She started 1st grade, which in Virginia is the first year you attend a full day of school. Last week she lost her front tooth and I adore her new gap-smile. She insisted on buying lunch (I was right about the spaghetti sauce/shirt encounter) and is happy to ride the bus home with friends.

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Bug is the newest preschooler in town! He attends morning class just two days a week and is way too excited about no longer being my tag along kid. On the way to school this morning he says, “Yay! Now I don’t have to run errands with boring mommy!” So glad he sees the positive side of life. I’ve also never had a kid so pumped about a new backpack!

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Goofs.

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After taking pictures, they got to Skype with Handsome while wolfing down breakfast. He is so good about taking time to connect with them on important days, even when he’s traveling.

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Songbird ate standing up with her backpack on because she couldn’t keep still in her seat.

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Both kids came home with glowing reviews of being back to school. I, on the other hand, enjoyed walking slowly through the grocery store and not uttering a single word to anyone for a couple hours. It’s gonna be a good year, I can just feel it.

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I'm Hayley. Wife and mother by day, DIY enthusiast by night. Fueled by sweet tea and jelly beans, I own power tools and know how to use them. Consider yourself warned.

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