The first day of school can be filled with many emotions. Mom’s breathe a sigh of relief, children are excited to see all of there friends, and teacher’s, well, they might be experiencing some anxiety 
But there is one thing that can start the year off right. A back to school tradition.
When I was growing up we would start each school year with our brand new clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies but that isn’t all. My mom would make that first day back something special by taking us out to get breakfast before dropping us off. And not just any breakfast, Dough-nuts!
My sister’s and I would be all ready to go but not before making a stop at Wenchell’s (do they even have those anymore) and grabbing a delicious treat and milk. And of course taking pictures!
Last year was my daughter’s first year of preschool. I know, it’s just 
preschool, but we treated it as a big deal. We got new clothes, and shoes, and a backpack and before sending my baby off, on that very first day, we stopped to have dough-nuts for breakfast! It was so much fun to share such a simple tradition from my childhood with my daughter. I only hope I create lasting memories for her as my mom did for me.
So what are your traditions? Does your family do anything special for the first day of school?
i think the first day of school should be a HUGE deal. we always do something special for my step son.
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That’s so sweet! My Mum always made my favorite lunch and put a super-sweet note in the box.
I still love getting notes from Mum. Haha.
oh, that is so sweet!
Ha ha, I’m sure it will eventually come to that
right now, it’s just her in Pre-K, I can imagine when P2 and baby #3 are old enough for school it will start to get a little crazy!
Oh, I love the idea of hiding treats in their bookbags…I just might steal that one
We always do something special for breakfast, too, on the first day of school. I also put love notes in the girls’ lunchboxes and hide other treats in their bookbags for them to find that day.
How sweet. For us I am just glad to get them all to the bus on time! Breakfast is a plus
My mom would always wake up early and make me homemade pancakes or waffles. They were so delicious and extra special because I went to a LOT of schools (8 in 12 years, plus a year of homeschooling). It was a reminder that even if I was starting at a brand new school I knew it would be similar to the last one and I would soon find friends.
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