I love these great personalized first and last day of school signs.
And at the price of only $8.99, snag them while you can!
Your kids will enjoy making the chalkboard their own!
Hopefully your kids enjoy their school year!
xoxo,
Christy Lee
To the moms who have their first child going to school all day.
And Then They Decide To Grow
My son he went to school all day,
He’s excited to be in first grade.
As he walked to greet his teacher, he looked back at me and waved.
I smiled, I waved, I showed him a brave face…
But inside I wasn’t ok.
My worries, concerns, and stressors took over, and I wanted to stay with him all day.
Would he have someone to sit by at lunch?
At recess would others make sure to include them in their play?
Would he listen and understand all that he needs to?
I just want to make sure he’s ok.
All day long I kept busy, taking care of the two little ones home, but my mind was on my sweet son.
The realization of my anxieties hit me hard… I knew I wasn’t there to protect him.
All his life, until now, I have been the one to protect and guard him most the day.
I was always there for him when he needed me.
Now, I hope he has learned enough on his own… as I send him on his way alone.
I miss that time with my son.
Even though I’m so glad he’s learning and growing…
The realization and truth is, this is just the beginning of the growth.
Now he goes to school all day… and time tends to tick quicker.
I know deep down these years will press on… faster and faster everyday.
It is my first glimpse of watching my son grow and be independent… and yet, sad because I loved all of our time spent together.
So yes a little piece of my heart goes with my boy as he leaves for school, I miss being able to be there for him and watch over him,
And yet… he’s doing great and having fun.. I’m so glad he’s enjoying school.
It’s hard for us moms to experience big changes.
The emotions are raw and real.
These kids of ours, they are our world.
And we send them to school, to learn, grow, and achieve.
And one day, they will spread their wings, and fly so that they can create that positive change in the world.
If only they knew what a mamas heart goes through.
And still, we moms are grateful and thankful for their growth.
These children truly are the future.
And these moms will forever be their biggest fans.
xoxo,
Christy Lee
I have a sign for the kids to hold as I take a picture of their first day.
As I was writing on it.. one question said “their wish.”
I asked my son, who is going into first grade what his wish is for first grade.
Without skipping a beat he said:
I wish to have a good school year and that no one gets in trouble and has to go to the principals office.
It was such a cute reply.
We had just talked yesterday about being kind to everyone. We talked about bullies and how to handle them. And we talked about being a good friend to everyone.
I thought it was cute that my little guy just wanted a great school year and for no one to get into trouble! In his little mind, that’s what was important.
So here’s to a great school year to all!
With hopes that no one has to go to the principals office 😉
xoxo,
Christy Lee
My oldest is now in first grade … so we have been working on creating some fun, family back-to-school ideas.
Going back to school can be an exciting time for kids, and yet, at times it can be nerve wracking.
My son had his moments of stress last year with kindergarten. He had days where he just broke down and didn’t want to leave me, and cried about going to school.
That always hurts a mamas heart.. and we had lots of talks about why school is fun and important.
As time went on, the tears were fewer and far between for my son.
I want all my kids to always know that school is a fun and exciting place. School isn’t just “hard work,” but it’s a place to meet new friends, learn new things, and enjoy life.
So here is a list of things we do at our house to get the kids excited for school!
1- Back to school shopping! Even if the kids don’t need much, we always get them a new outfit, and if their backpack is getting old and worn a new backpack. For first grade they will need a lunch bag too. Back to school shopping is a fun and exciting time to get the kids excited for a new school year!
2-Back to school dinner the night before school starts. Basically- we make a tasty meal that the kids love, include a yummy dessert and decorate the table a bit with fun back-to-school decor such as apples and maybe some whiteboard markers etc. The dinner doesn’t have to be extravagant .. just simple and fun to remind the kids that you care and that you too are excited for them to start back to school.
3- Back to school blessings. We are members of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. When I was growing up, my dad would always give us kids priesthood blessings the night before school started. These blessings were comforting and reassuring as a new school year was about to start. We do this with our kids now too, I notice my children feel so special when they get individual blessings from their father.
4- Back to School Door decorating. Many of these items can be found at the dollar store, it doesn’t have to be pricey. Mainly, decorate your kids door at night so they wake up to a door covered in pencils, treats, erasers, and such .. with a sign encouraging them to enjoy their new year of school.
5- Write a note on the mirror. This is simple but always fun for kids. Get a whiteboard marker and write a quick note to your kids on their bathroom mirror, motivating them to be excited for the new school year! This is a simple and easy way to remind your kids that you care.
6- Walk your kids to class the first day. Yes, this may apply to younger elementary kids more, but a new class and teacher can be intimidating… sometimes simply walking your child to their classroom door is the encouragement they need to be ready and excited for the new school year.
What other traditions would you suggest? I’d love to hear!
And hope the school year is great for everyone this year !
xoxo,
Christy Lee
