There is something about little girls with pigtails on the first day of school. It's a must. And of course a princess backpack, also a must. According to my sister, my little niece Haley, was so excited for her first day!! I think back to all the preparations that went in to the beginning of a new school year. Often times my family would take a trip to Seattle or Portland to go school shopping. We each got to pick out a few new outfits for the upcoming school year. We would take our purchases back to the hotel and have a fashion show. My sisters and I loved that. I kind of wish that tradition continued in my professional life. Don't worry, items of clothing are definitely still purchased, just on my own dime, unfortunately.
I loved when teachers would mail home the school supply list, and we got to go pick everything out at the store. My favorite part was picking out my Lisa Frank or Hello Kitty folders. Why I thought unicorn art was so cool, I don't know. It just was (is).
So Haley, I share your excitement! I remember those days, and being a student was the best!
