Last year, James and I went on a date to do some back-to-school shopping. This year, I planned to do the same thing. The hooligans thwarted these plans. Isabelle is starting preschool this year and was going to get a shopping date too. The kids decided they wanted to go shopping together! They are pals. At first, I was bummed. I wanted to go on a date with each child. I started this tradition and want to keep it up! The more I thought about it though, the more I realized tweaking this tradition is just fine. Who knows how long my kids will want to go back to school shopping together? I love that they're such close friends.
We went shopping at Kohls's and also ordered some items online. James was thrilled when he saw a "Mandalorian" t-shirt that looked similar to Andrew's. He couldn't wait to wear it and match his dad. James might just be the most stylish in our family with all his new clothes. He looks so grown up these days. Izzy got a skirt and Frozen shirt which made her dreams come true. The kids have to wait to wear their new clothes until school begins.
To help James feel pumped up and excited about going back to school, I scheduled a hair appointment for him. This is rare. In fact, I've only ever paid for 1 other haircut for him before. I usually cut his hair myself. Although, after his haircut at Cookie Cutters, we did have to go back in for a redo because his bangs were so uneven. His bangs were jagged enough that I had to ask James if he played with scissors (he didn't). After his haircut fix, all is well. Isn't he handsome? Maybe I'll pay for haircuts more often.
James was giddy at back-to-school night. We got him a school t-shirt and he was over-the-moon about it. James is going to the same elementary school I went to. "Mama Bear" has already come out. Several months ago I filled out a request for what teacher and session of Kindergarten I wanted (am/pm). My request wasn't followed and I ended up having to email the principal. She was great to work with and changed James' teacher. Yay! 4 other kids from our ward are in the same class which will be good. Jackson, Maggie, Calvin, and Emmie are sweet friends. Kindergarten is only half-day and James has school in the mornings from 8:55am-11:40pm. On Fridays, it's an early day, so James gets out at 10:55.
This year, I wanted to make sure Father's blessings happened before the kids started their school journeys. This will be an annual family home evening. Father's Blessings and dessert. We went out to frozen yogurt. Isabelle was extra eager to go and I later learned that Izzy thought "frozen yogurt" was related to the movie, "Frozen." Sorry to dash your hopes, sweetie. That didn't stop Izzy from eating every bite of her dessert though. I've trained her well.
Kindergarten started on a Friday over a week after the other grades. James had a wonderful first day. I wasn't sure how it would go, but there were no tears and he came home grinning and clutching a treat. He even saved a treat for Izzy which was so thoughtful. We love James' teacher already and I noticed that after school, James was holding his teacher's hand. Cute! We sometimes have to work through "FOMO" with James. He has a big "fear of missing out" and sometimes gets grumpy hearing about what we do without him. (Errands are so thrilling.) Most of the time though, James is happy when it comes to kindergarten. He got to ride his scooter to school with a friend (and me obviously) and there will be more rides in our future!
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