first day of school Archives - Kathryn Whitaker

All Bright, Shiny and New

Look at these kids, don’t they look ready to take on a new year? I have concealer and Dr Pepper, so I’m totally ready. Today, I’m sharing seven things worth remembering from the week (and linking up with Jen, to boot). School officially started this week for Team Whitaker. Luke starts after Labor Day and…

To The First-Time School Mom

Should I first hand you a Kleenex? Today’s a big day for you and your child. Five kids ago, when I dropped my first child off at school, my first thought was… #*$&%. We should’ve left earlier. That’s right, we were nearly half an hour late to our FIRST child’s, FIRST day of school, EVER.…

First Day of School 2012!

Oh my gracious. I have a middle schooler, a kindergartener and two in between at school this year. People must be saying, “Oh, I guess she started having kids at 13.” Over at Austin Catholic New Media, I share 5 things every Catholic family should do this first week back. Give it a read if…

First day of PK!

Oh sweet Clare Bear – last Tuesday was just awesome. She started her first day of PK and practically left Scott, Luke and I at the curb. I had to beg to get some photos, but in true form, she showed off for the camera. Yep, definitely a Whitaker. I only picked out her clothes,…