In addition to finding a fun way to celebrate going back to school, another tradition is taking the annual first day portrait. There are several great ideas on Cool Mom Picks, from simple portraits with signs to more detailed lists of your child’s favorite things at that moment in time. It’s also a great time to record a journal entry and/or record a quick “interview” to capture their unique voices and pronunciations. I always feel a little wistful on that first day when the house is empty so I write my annual letter to my daughter (see link below), which she’ll receive when she’s grown up and heading off to college or getting married.
Where does the time go?
http://www.coolmomtech.com/2013/08/5-creative-ways-to-take-first-day-back-to-school-photos.php
http://egg2cake.com/blog/2011/09/08/letters-to-livi/
(image courtesy Cool Mom Picks)