The leaves are slowly turning yellow as the cool, crisp air of Fall is sneaks it’s way in.
There’s no mistaking it…
Fall is nearly here.
It’s always been my favourite time of year, but this year, I’m feeling a little less sure about things.
A little less ready for it all.
You see, this year our sweet little boy heads off to Kindergarten.
He’s the friendliest boy I know and I have no doubt he will be best friends with the entire class before the first day is through. And of course, he is over the moon excited to learn every little thing he can. The teacher in me is SO excited and happy for him, knowing he’s been waiting for this day for most of his short little life.
But oh boy, the Mama in me is struggling. Struggling to watch my sweet little baby grow so quickly. Struggling to encourage the growth and independence I very much want for him, while at the same time very much struggling with the knowledge that this same independence means that he will need me less and less as the years pass (rightfully so of course).
Yes my friends, this Fall will be a memorable one for sure!
Knowing our schedules will soon be filling up with all things school and of course all the excitement of those after-school activities, I found myself looking for all the help I could get to organize it all.
So, here’s what I came up with…
5 Ways to Get Organized for Back to School
Start with the perfect planner...
Organize the family with a family command center…
Give the kids some responsibility with a few chores around the house…
Make mornings less hurried with perfectly organized closets…
Be school lunch ready with a fun bento box and of course, some ideas to fill it with…
Back to school will definitely be bitter-sweet this year as we send our sweet little man off to Kindergarten.
There’s no doubt which one of us will have tears in our eyes as we say good-bye that first day of school!
We’re hoping to make the transition to Kindergarten as easy as possible, so tell me friends, how do you keep it all organized when the chaos of back-to-school rolls in?
Wishing you SUCH a lovely day!
PS. Photographs of our sweet little man were taken by our very talented friend at Melissa Baker Photography.
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These photos are absolutely adorable!!!!
Awwww, thank you Chelsea!!!
He is going to be a heart breaker. I remember sending my baby off to kindergarten. You are in my prayers. He will love it and it will get easier every day.
Thank you so, so much Vicky! Your kind words mean the world to me. xo
Don’t know who it’s hardest on, Mom or the little one, sometimes. When our youngest went off to school she was so ready. Looks like your little guy is raring to go which is good for him but hard on Mom. You’ve prepared him as he needed to be. Those are wonderful photos of him and his smile is the sweetest, what a happy little fella.
Our youngest had 3 older siblings who had been playing school with her for quite awhile before school started for her. She already knew her letters and numbers so was well prepared.
Did you play school with your little man? Does he have cousins to play school with?
Have fun weekend and enjoy the Fall temps.
How sweet! Our little guy is so very ready too, it’s Mama that’s not ready to let go just yet. I know he’s just going to love it though! Thank you so, so much JaneEllen!!!
He’s so darn cute and knowing he’s excited might help a teeny tiny bit!! These are all great ideas to get organized, Kristi! xo Will be thinking of you on Tues!
Thank you so, so much sweet friend! I’m so excited for him, even if I wish I could have another year or two with him at home with me. 😉 xoxo