Happy Wednesday! Well, the 2021-22 school year is officially underway. We all had a great first day of school yesterday. While I always am sad to see summer wrap up, it’s always good for us to get back into a routine. Also, I was kind of ready to get the kids off to school just because this is a new phase for us with a new routine and a few nerves! I knew we’d all feel better after getting the first day under our belts.
Today, I’m sharing all the back to school things: our traditional brinner, first day of school photos, and a back to school interview with the kids.
Back to School Brinner:
Since Kindergarten, I’ve always set up the Back to School Breakfast for the kids.
With the transition to middle school, I thought I’d change things up a bit and have a Back to School Brinner. We had the brinner on Tuesday night to kick off the first day of school on Wednesday. Who doesn’t love breakfast for dinner?
I used all my usual supplies that I keep organized in a bin.
Per tradition, I ordered a book for each of them and then picked up a mini bundt cake for dessert. (Red velvet for Hadley and lemon for Hayden.)
I kept it simple for mine and Trav’s place setting just using the napkins I already had and writing our names on a name tag.
I baked the same muffins from a mix that I typically make, put out yogurt and fruit and baked one of my favorite breakfast casseroles.
Hadley helped me roll out the parchment paper that I use to wrap presents, and it can also double as a runner for the kitchen table. I meant to write a few quotes, sayings, and other school related ideas, but I forgot!
We all love breakfast for dinner, and I don’t make it enough! It’s so easy, and we had the leftover casserole for dinner last night!
First Day of School Photos:
Middle school starts way later than elementary school in our district, so it’s going to take us a few days to get the hang of “how late can we actually sleep in?” On the first day, we definitely didn’t want to run late, so the kids were up and at ’em and ready to start the day.
They had breakfast, got dressed, did their hair, (and Hayden officially has the hang of putting in his contacts on his own…just in time!), and then obliged me with a few photos.
I can’t get over how much older they look!
They both were really excited and didn’t seem nervous at all. (Also, I almost mentioned that they were unknowingly #twinning with their outfits, but I knew Hayden would change if I did mention it!)
After the photos, they grabbed their backpacks and masks, and they were ready to start the day!
I thought about them all day long. Hadley sent me an email when she was in math class. I love my emails from Hadley! For them, I was the most nervous for lunch. I remember that feeling of looking around the cafeteria and wanting to find someone you know to sit with at lunch. Obviously, they know many kids from elementary school, but a lot of their friends are on the other 6th grade team. They reported back that they have to sit with their class at lunch (for Covid tracing), and that it worked out okay.
Back to School Interview:
Hayden’s Thoughts:
- This year, I’m excited about: having in person school.
- By the end of the year, I want to: earn straight A’s.
- My favorite subject is: social studies.
- I love learning about: history.
- I’m great at: reading.
- My favorite school cafeteria food is: nachos.
- If I was the principal for the day, I would: let kids do whatever they want.
- When I grow up, I want to be: undecided.
- The best thing about school is: lunch.
- My first day of school was: good.
Bonus: One thing I’m looking forward to in middle school is: sports.
Hadley’s Thoughts:
- This year, I’m excited about: changing classes during the day.
- By the end of the year, I want to: have good grades and know my way around the school.
- My favorite subject is: Language Arts.
- I love learning about: foods from different cultures.
- I’m great at: being organized.
- My favorite school cafeteria food is: spaghetti and nachos.
- If I was the principal for the day, I would: let the students be in charge.
- When I grow up, I want to be: an elementary teacher.
- The best thing about school is: meeting new friends.
- My first day of school was: awesome.
Bonus: One thing I’m looking forward to in middle school is: having more freedom than I did in elementary school
I’m so pleased that they had a great first day, and I hope it continues for the entire year. I know middle school can provide some tough years, and I’m thankful they have each other…even if they don’t realize how lucky they are!
See you back here tomorrow for this week’s Friday Favorites.
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