I can hardly believe that my son will be starting Kindergarten in less than a week.  Where did the time go?  While seasoned moms are used to this day and often look forward to it, rookie moms like myself are in a bit of a frenzy.  Tears cloud my eyes every time I think about dropping him off, watch him try on his backpack or see the uncertainty in his eyes.  Can’t I keep my baby at home for just a little longer?

While my world might seem to be ending, a whole new world will be opening to him full of fun, learning and new friends.

Our family is big on traditions and I wanted to make sure that we start the school year off on the right foot; that we begin new traditions that we will look forward to every year.

One thing we’re looking forward to is our Night Before School Party!  I’ll be making a school bus cake to snack on and we’ll be snuggling up to read some great school themed books such as, The Night Before Kindergarten, A Place Called Kindergarten, The Kissing Hand and Look Out Kindergarten Here I Come!  You can choose whatever books are appropriate for your child. We’ll also talk about some common safety precautions and we’ll address any concerns or questions my son might have.

If I lived closer to my family or had friends going through the same thing I’d definitely have a First Day of School Boo-Hoo Breakfast.  Since I don’t, I intend to drown my sorrow with a hot cup of tea and a serious journaling session at our local Starbucks.  Wish me luck!

For lots of other fun tips and traditions check out the Back-to-School Traditions post on my blog, A Purse Full of Cheerios.