What a difference a year makes!
August 18, 2008 at 11:17 am | In Uncategorized | 14 Comments
So I still remember packing Belle’s tiny backpack when she started Mother’s Day out once a week. She was 3 and was a little reluctant to meet new friends. It was so hard to say good bye to her but I knew it was for the best. She needed to meet new friends, become a tiny bit independent from Mommy, and learn how to follow school rules. It took her about a month to get into the swing of things and she loved it.
I think about this every time I get her ready for a new school year. I remember her little Dora the Explorer Backpack, packing an extra outfit & pull ups, making sure her stuffed Rabbit “Ham” was safely inside just in case. Now I make sure she has lunch money, tissues, chapstick, and a small note wishing her a great day. Soon we will have to worry about homework and permission slips making it to school. I used to make sure she had easy on pants and velcro shoes. Now I have to make sure she has clothes that scream, “passion for fashion”. Kind of sad but great at the same time. Wonderful to see how far she has come from the shy toddler to the big kid who LOVES to socialize and learn.
Here’s to the first day of school and all the mommy’s out there who still want to cry a little seeing them go…
I traditionally make Belle a backpack tag with a theme that she chooses. Of course this year was Hannah Montana. I think everyone has seen these cool packaging tags but this one was made with a KI Ice Candy Package, K & Company papers, KI Ice Candy, Random Rose Beads. The Hannah Montana sticker is one from the sticker machines outside grocery stores. She loves it!
and just for nostalgia, Belle’s Dora Backpack Tag posted at Two Peas
Hope everyone enjoys the first day of school!
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Man! I love that kid! I can’t believe she is in the first grade. Who is her teacher this year?
Comment by Courtney — August 18, 2008 #
oh my goodness! I can’t believe she is in first grade! I remember seeing layouts of her as a baby not long ago. =(
Comment by April — August 18, 2008 #
Hella Kool tag~ I need to make one for my backpack! luv ya girl!
Comment by Bre — August 18, 2008 #
Melissa, I feel bad that you cried. You are such a good mommy. Hugs + Love
Comment by Sarah — August 18, 2008 #
Digi Scrapbooking!?!?!? The world must be coming to an end soon. I admit it does irritate me that you even do digi well…
Comment by Jennifer Hopgood — August 18, 2008 #
Hey Fiskateer! I see yours did not want to smile either this morning. heh. She is still cute as a button though!
Comment by May — August 18, 2008 #
Happy to see that you are posting again
Comment by Erin — August 18, 2008 #
Love those tags, M!!!
Comment by Ashley C — August 18, 2008 #
You are so creative! Love to see your stuff! I need another photoshop lesson :> By the way I have learned to LOVE the PW actions that you helped me with!
Comment by Jana McGhee — August 18, 2008 #
so cute! we survived but I haven’t scrapped it!
Comment by Amy — August 18, 2008 #
That girl makes me want to come back to Russellville…I miss you guys so much. It doesn’t even seem real that she was a baby when we met. Time flies!!
Can’t wait to see you guys this weekend!
Comment by Shantay — August 18, 2008 #
So cute post! I love back to school time!
Comment by Megan — August 19, 2008 #
Just popping by to say hi!
Comment by Sherri — August 20, 2008 #
What K and Co. paper did you use for the tags? My dd would really love to have a Hannah tag. She is obsessed too.
Comment by Meredith — August 20, 2008 #