Highlights of Sam and Ellie’s First Day of School…
1. Sam = thrilled he got to bring 3 Capri Suns in his lunch bag (2 snacks and lunch). Know who’s not thrilled? Mom and Dad. When we add in Catie’s lunch needs, we will go through a BOX of Capri Suns almost every day.
And if you don’t think those things are heavy, look at Ellie’s arm.
2. Ellie = wearing her new headband. It was an olive branch from M. and I when we told her she couldn’t choose her own clothes at her new school. I’m a bit afraid the novelty will wear off by Day 2. And then how will we get her into her uniform?
3. Sam and Ellie’s uniforms. Oh. My. Goodness. Cuteness personified.
4. Riding the bus. Sam and Ellie don’t actually get to ride the bus, but Catie does–a fact she reminded them of at least 42 times today. Sam’s main motivation for going to school is that he was hoping to ride the bus home. I tried to point out that the minivan really is like a bus (except messier), but he wasn’t fooled.
And I think the actual bus might be quieter. Maybe that’s what he’s looking for.
