Carter had her first day of school last week- so far, she loves it. I am less than thrilled with the sticker charts that permeate the air, but Carter loves it all.
We ordered a special “messenger bag,” (we are forbidden to call it a school bag, back pack, or anything other than the correct nomenclature).
Carter verified everything was in it before leaving– triple checking at least. Then we packed up and headed across the street.
That’s the messenger bag on my shoulder (a-hem) and that’s school across the highway. No crossing guard, no sidewalks. A bus would pick up Carter if we chose to drive her the half block, but no one will make safety considerations for walkers.
Once there, Carter beelined for her seat and rechecked her school supplies
She then surveyed the room a bit and waved us away.
A side note– I made Carter’s “back to school” t-shirt with Sharpies and a stained white t-shirt.