Beating The First Day Blues

Sometimes moms have a tough day when a child starts Kindergarten.  I call it "The First Day Blues." Well, I've got some ideas to make mom's day MUCH BETTER and it, surprisingly, does not involve a pedicure... although now that I think of it, is not a bad idea....
I digress...
Turn your frown upside down by planning your very own First Day of School Party. Spend the day planning the festivities instead of drowning the My-Baby-Is-All-Grown-Up sorrows in Death By Chocolate. Before you know it, it will be time to pick 'em up from school and your house will look like a ton of fun. You may remember this post from Avery's first day of Preschool last year.

After leaving the parking lot, put the tissues down and get to it! You'll make 3 stops. Party Store, Bakery/Grocery Store, Library.

First stop: Library/Bookstore:
Depending on the budget, you may want to check out several school themed books for your child, or you can visit your local bookstore to buy one as a special Back To School gift.

At the Party Store, grab the following:

Balloon Bouquet

Plates, napkins, tablecloth

Hanging Garland

Banner Kit to create "First Day Of School"

Table Centerpiece

Next stop: bakery/grocery store

Cupcakes!

Ask the baker if they have any school themed toppers. My bakery had red apples. PERFECT!

Drop off your goodies at home. Decorating is a snap. Set up your decor around your kitchen table. Hang the garland, set up the banner. Place the balloons so they are easily seen but not in the way. Display your library books. When you are all set, head to Starbucks drive-thru then off to get a pedicure before joining the long line of moms just like you who are excited to welcome home their Kindergarteners!