Next Monday my five-year old enters Kindergarten. She has a bit longer of a day since she is in a language immersion program. The longer day also means lunches at school. For most kids, this isn't a problem and is super exciting! For us it's a little bit different.
Our sweet Sophie has a peanut/treenut and a venom bite allergy. Eating in the lunchroom and playing on the playground are enough to send her into anaphylaxis. Even though the lunchroom and playground staff, teachers and administration are all trained on how to handle her allergies if such an incident occurs, it's still enough to make my heart beat in my throat until I pick her up from school.
And then there is the friend issue. I am really hoping that she finds a friend whose parents will send to school with a non-nut lunch. I hope they won't be nervous about inviting her to playdates and birthday parties. A mom's worst nightmare is a lonely or targeted child at school.
In an effort to make our family more aware (a well-meaning grandparent tried to give her Cracker Jacks not realizing the top ingredient was peanuts) my husband made this little video.
If there are any other allergy moms and kids out there in hairland sending their babies off to the first day of school, best wishes and good luck to you! If you have any suggestions or advice for me due to your experiences, I'd love to hear it!
Time: 45 minutes Supplies: scissors, stapler, frame, 1/2" trim (length depending on frame size), wood paint & paint brush (or use a new frame), 1/2 yard of 5/8" ribbon, name card (made of scrapbook paper) optional Difficulty: medium
I'm not much of an earring wearer.
My ears have always gotten infected unless I buy expensive earrings. And who cares about glammed-up ears while a
Time: 20 minutes from totally wet hair Supplies: brush/comb, blow dryer, root elevator spray (I got "Big Sexy Hair" from Walmart for less than $5), curling iron (I used 1 1/2"), hairspray Difficulty: medium
You know what I love about long hair?
It's always there when I want it, and when I don't...I just pull it up in a pony or bun.
for hairstyles; I thought, why not share with you one of my BEST tricks for back to school: Freezer Meals!
They are the greatest idea since sliced bread.
So while it's still summer. And I still have some time (and some kids at home to help me). I try to make a bunch of meals and store them in the freezer for those hectic school
Sometimes getting up on time for school can be a challenge.
Especially with homework, regular work, a social life. It leaves you so tired, you'd give anything for more sleep. Who cares about hair? Half the time I'm throwing on my make-up while riding the bus.
