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September 4, 2015

What I Learned During the First Week of First Grade

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What I learned first week of school

What I Learned During the First Week of First Grade

I know. I know. I’ve been really slacking lately on the Family Focus Fridays. The honest truth? I’ve been tired. Like really tired. Coming home from a press trip (no sleep) and right into the first week of school (no sleep), you can guess what that adds up to. (And if you say a cranky, evil and disgruntled blogger….well, you’d probably be right). Focused on a BIG school year for my boy, I had a few lessons to learn. Insert foot in mouth as I share What I Learned During the First Week of First Grade.

First day of first grade lessons for mom

Ok, so I’m like 11 days too late and $15 too short for this post. But since this blog documents my own personal parenting journey as well as my family’s journey, I felt it was important to note that A) I’m not a perfect parent and B) I have so much more to learn. In fact, I think I ended up learning so much more than my son the first week. Deep breaths…and cue confession reel.

Getting up early does not get any easier

Dude. A morning person I am not…nor will I ever be. An early morning for the boy means an extra early morning for me….or late night…or a combo of both. Where’s my coffee?

Getting my son up early does not get any easier

I took a good hit to the face this week. Unfortunately, my son did not get the “sunny morning” gene from daddy. He takes EXACTLY after me with morning wake ups. I’ve been punched, kicked, yelled at and ignored as he clenches his covers in adamant retaliation. And despite last year being so difficult, this year…he’s bigger. Reminds me that I need to buy some sports protection equipment.

Morning Negotiation Brings on Amnesia

You want to wear the black Avengers shoes with the brown shorts, red socks and Lego shirt? I may or may not have allowed that. You want to not make your bed or put your sock on upside down? Go for it….I’m too sleepy to argue 🙂

Build in an Extra 10 Minutes for a Toddler

You’d think traveling only a few hundred feet from our house would be a breeze. Add a half awake grump toddler…it’s like pulling an elephant. I have to prepare for Jekyll or Hyde every morning. If it wasn’t for our Easy Turn Coupe, I’d be having a kicking and screaming toddler at the bus stop.

Hello…Is My Mic On?

I’m having a hard time deciphering between a first grade phase or a hearing problem. I really am hoping for the latter. Notes in the lunch or saying goodbye at the bus stop….I’ve all of a sudden become invisible. Too cool for a kiss goodbye…

I Still Look at the Bus Very Differently

We changed bus stops this year. Now it’s closer with a bus driver that knows each child and has had the same route for years. While all comforting, I still hold my breath when he steps onto the bus. The Scariest 45 Minutes of My Life still replays in my head. Not sure that I’ll ever get over the fear of buses.

I Can’t Avoid the Tears

You’d think being a seasoned school mom would stop the waterworks from flowing. WRONG. As soon as the bus turned the corner, I was DONE. Oh First Grade, you “slay” me (I guess that’s what the cool kids are saying these days). So lessons learned, First Grade is already shaping up to be a big learning year…..for mom. We have already bypassed week 2 of first grade. Pretty soon it will be a month, a year. Slow down, time. Slow down!

First grade lessons for mom

What did you learn during the first week of school?

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  1. Rachel says

    September 4, 2015 at 9:34 am

    Thank you for sharing. It sounds like we’ve had similar experiences. I think the beginning of the school year is harder for moms than kids. Hang in there!

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    • christie says

      September 9, 2015 at 8:45 am

      You too, Rachel!

      Reply
  2. Carol Nine says

    September 4, 2015 at 9:51 am

    It will probably get easier as the year goes on. Starting up the routine of school after summer vacation is always hectic and sad.

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    • christie says

      September 9, 2015 at 9:05 am

      Thanks, Carol! I hope so 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kristina L says

    September 4, 2015 at 11:10 am

    My son is just a baby now but this was a nice read. I’m not a morning person so I’m not looking forward to having to get him up and to school!

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    • christie says

      September 9, 2015 at 9:06 am

      Thanks for taking the time to read, Kristina!

      Reply
  4. Maralea says

    September 4, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    Getting back into a routine is always hard for both the parents and the kiddos. It is such a fun, but hectic time of year!

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    • christie says

      September 9, 2015 at 9:06 am

      Definitely fun too! Thanks, Maralea!

      Reply
  5. Nicole Vieu says

    September 4, 2015 at 7:43 pm

    I am a morning person and it atill is not easy! I have a daughter in 4th and she is super independent getting herself breakfast and ready. My son who is also in 1st grade this year is a totally different story! I really have to be on him about getting ready or we would never make it on time!

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    • christie says

      September 9, 2015 at 9:07 am

      Hahah, right? I’ll aim for independence by 4th grade 🙂

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  6. Jeanine Carlson says

    September 5, 2015 at 2:00 am

    And you wouldn’t have it any other way!

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    • christie says

      September 9, 2015 at 9:07 am

      Absolutely!

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  7. Mia says

    September 5, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    I take my grandkids to school and I learned that it always takes longer than you think for them to get ready and even when they are ready, it can be challenging get out the door with everything.

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    • christie says

      September 9, 2015 at 9:08 am

      I couldn’t imagine with more than 2 kids!

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  8. Lauryn R says

    September 7, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    Aw poor mama!! Thanks for sharing your back to school experience with us! Although we are homeschooling, we try to keep as normal of schedule as possible. My oldest started First grade this year as well! I know exactly what you mean about the hearing issues lol, it must be a First grader thing!

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    • christie says

      September 9, 2015 at 9:08 am

      Glad I’m not alone, Lauryn!

      Reply
  9. Penelope says

    September 9, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    Gosh, I’m learning first grade is hard work! We’re studying for a Science test and I’m stressing. Thankfully, my first grader is pretty confident.

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  10. Tracey says

    September 9, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    Thanks for sharing all you learned! This is definitely helpful for moms in the same boat.

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  11. Valerie says

    September 9, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    It is so hard when you seem to be invisible to kids all the sudden. I hope your year goes well.

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  12. Jeanine says

    September 10, 2015 at 11:08 am

    Our first week isn’t over until tomorrow but I’ve learned what it’s like for my kids to love school again. They love it and waking up they want to go as soon as they open their eyes.

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  13. Krystal says

    September 13, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    I can’t get my son up for preschool and that starts at 9am! I really need to get him (and us!) on a better schedule!

    Reply

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