The First Day of Fifth Grade
A lunch made with love
including an I love you note, a heart sandwich, strawberry applesauce, a capri sun, Girl Scout Cookies reserved for a special occasion! and a piece of taffy from summer! oops… the taffy wasn’t in the picture! and a baggie of cheddar chicks for snack time!
and
One Adorable young lady
Standing in the Same spot she did 5 years ago
Be Still My Beating Heart!!!
Here is one of her standing in front of her last classroom
in Elementary school
just like she stood in front of her first classroom
in Elementary School
5 years ago
Look at that sweet nervous smile!
No book can ever prepare you
for the emotions you feel as your babies grow!
This Handsome little lad
is standing in front of his school
on the first day of 2nd grade
(snicker snicker!)
This picture was taken in front of our home! =)
Sammy went to one year of Public School
His First Year of Preschool
5 years ago!!
I can’t handle this!! =)
Look at his adorable sheepish grin
I think I am going to explode with emotion!!
I loved this shot!
ta ta mommy!
(not really!)
he was waving at big sister! =)
When Abby was in Kindergarten
Sammy went to the “special needs” preschool
while I worked in the first grade classroom as an Ed Assistant
It was an “interesting” year.
The Preschool was supposed to be 50% role models
and 50% Special Needs
Over the weeks Sammy would quietly tell us…
“that boy over there mommy… he bites”
“that girl over there… she screams a LOT”
“that boy hits people with sticks..”
“that boy scratches people”
NICE role models in a special needs school!
It was 90% Behavior kids…
My little man was an easy target
having low vision and low muscle tone…
the teachers even “lost” him a few times in the building
b/c they had to cater to behavior kids
apparently they forgot Sammy couldn’t follow a line of kids with his low vision!
among other things…
Lets just say not only were the kids “interesting” …
so was the attitude of those on his “team” of educators!
That year was the deal breaker for me… No Brainer!
Home School IS the BEST way to give him a Fabulous education
and keep him safe!! =)
I feel really good knowing I am keeping him above the learning curve
and I am providing him with fun learning that meets his unique needs
I love taking him to the home school program
which complements my weak areas and provides him social friends!! =)
*ahem**
I think I got off task there…
oops!
anyway…
My babies are really NOT going to let me call them babies anymore!
It is a milestone year…
Makes the mommy weepy and proud and all that stuff! =)
I think I need therapy!
Beach therapy! =)
Honey .. can we book a Hawaiian vacation?!
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease!??!!
ok ok
the drama queen is done =)
oh… Hi Sammy…
yes… yes I am going to teach you today!!
=)
Have a Fabulous Weekend folks!
Blessings~
Jenn~
What do you all make your babies for school lunches??! =)
September 10th, 2010 saat: 10:31 am
hope the first day of school went well for everyone. I can totally understand your reasoning for keeping your little (umm big guy) home for schooling. I think it makes total sense that you provide the service you feel is best for each child.
I haven’t had to make a lunch yet as my oldest goes to a day care for preschool and gets lunch there as part of the tuition and my little guy doesn’t go to school yet.
September 10th, 2010 saat: 10:47 am
I know the feeling exactly. Letting them grow is tough and letting them go when they are grown is even tougher.
September 10th, 2010 saat: 10:48 am
Wow! School nightmare! Yikes! glad you got that figured out!
My kids make their own lunches. by that I mean they take what I already have bagged from the fridge! Some faves are yogurt, baby carrots, celery & peanut butter, dry roasted peanuts and granola bars. They usually take sandwiches or bagels and cream cheese or tortillas with peanut butter.
September 10th, 2010 saat: 11:59 am
My kids have hot lunch at school like 90% of the time. I offer cold lunch everyday–I tell them the hot lunch and give them a choice. For some reason they like those hot lunches, which is fine with me–one less chore in the morning! 🙂
September 10th, 2010 saat: 12:03 pm
LOVE the series of pics! I know they will both have another great school year. (And, I praise God that you started homeschooling that sweet boy and that he’s thriving.)
P.S. Can’t wait to get my package. XO!!
September 10th, 2010 saat: 12:03 pm
Oh my goodness those “before and after” pictures were too much!
And how oh how do you keep Girl Scout cookies in the house for more then a week!!! 🙂
Enjoy the weekend!
September 10th, 2010 saat: 12:09 pm
I won’t let my boys see this post with that yummy first day lunch! They’ll wonder what happened to theirs:)
Great photo memories with your daughter. And yes, your son was/is adorable. I am so happy you found a solution that you love and that works for your family:) Bravo!
September 10th, 2010 saat: 2:21 pm
They will always be your babies, no matter what! They’ll just have to get used to it.
Rachael (5th): capri sun, choc soy milk, turkey sandwich, 7-8 carrots with ranch dip, 2 apple slices, pudding, fishy crackers, and a mini peppermint patty (this includes enough snack for ycare too).
Emmett (1st): capri sun, choc soy milk, gf turkey sandwich, apple slices, gf pretzels, gf cheesy crackers, pudding, fruit roll stickerz (although I would be hard pressed to find any fruit in those sugar-laden cavity inducing stickerz), one hershey kiss – this covers morning snack in 1st grade before lunch, lunch, plus enough to cover ycare in the afternoon.
September 11th, 2010 saat: 3:54 am
Too cute. I hope that Abby has a great year in school and that you and Sammy enjoy home schooling. I love first day of school pictures and the fresh start it brings.
September 11th, 2010 saat: 9:56 am
i can’t decide who looks like they’ve changed more in 5 years. though i’m quite certain i’m the only person who’s never had nutella.
September 11th, 2010 saat: 1:05 pm
Awwww. Lunch: about the same as yours only my 5 yr. old daughter likes to include a pickle/ 8 yr. old wants water not juice (thank you) and my daughter now packs hers because Moma forgot the drink last week…
September 12th, 2010 saat: 3:51 pm
It is amazing to see the progression in the photos. I would cry, for sure. Good for you to notice the change that needed to happen with your son. Way to take charge, girl~ I love it.
September 12th, 2010 saat: 8:08 pm
Um, I would redo 5th grade all over again if someone would send me with a lunch that includes a Nutella sandwich and some Girl Scout cookies! 🙂
September 15th, 2010 saat: 8:56 am
Your kids are adorable! Good luck with the new school year.