You see, every year he started a new grade, we have this special thing we do. And I hope it continues through grade 12. I think he'll be kind enough to humor his 48 year old mother then.
It's his breakfast!
Each 1st day of school starts the same: with a Happy Pancake!
This year he wants it with a '1st Day' on it. THAT was challenging but I figured it out!
Below you can see the pictures through the years...from Kindergarten all the way up to now!
It's amazing how time flies. Now, he picks out his own school clothes. He has the routine down, too. First breakfast, then brushing teeth, then clothes, then shoes...all without asking. Mom's help no longer needed except when he can't find his socks.
Parents, be active in your child's school life. Ask questions about their day, contact the teacher BEFORE the parent/teacher conference happens to see if there's anything you can do to help your child with their learning. CHECK THEIR HOMEWORK! Nothing's better than a child's face that lights up with a 'GOOD JOB!". These years are what helps them grow into the person they become. Set a good example of how they should treat THEIR children when they have them. And most of all, LOVE THEM! And show it as much as you can!
And here is the link to that wonderful poem Randy McCoy reads every year on B98.5 that makes me cry:
I Trust You'll Treat Her Well.
