We survived our totally un-planned, no-structured, free-for-all summer. NEVER again. My son needs some structure in his life. But it was fun while it lasted.  Angry Kid was anxious for school to start, and so was I.  Yesterday, we had our first soccer practice also, which was quite entertaining to say the least.  Soccer is PERFECT for Angry Kid, he was all red and sweaty after he was done. Totally worth the money.

We pulled up to the school yesterday, and I jumped out of the car to check the teacher and class list. Angry Kid stayed in the car with my husband. I think I cared more about the teacher and classmates than he did. I came back a few minutes later, as I snapped an iPhone photo of the class list. I only knew a few of the kids in his class this year. But really, in practicality, it is probably better for Angry Kid as he will be less distracted.

So here he is, my new First Grader. And really, it kinda looks like a mug shot, doesn’t it?

Here are some photo highlights of our morning:

He did this on purpose, so that I would stop taking photos. Such a loving son. And, here is a little comparison between Kindergarten and First Grade:
Really, the best part of all of this? FULL DAY SCHOOL. Angry Kid was in half day kindergarten. Do you know how fast those three hours fly by? Like super fast!

Although we are still enjoying summer, returning to school is not far away. I’ve been buying items for school since we got out in June. It is easier to stock up supplies if I buy things over time, rather than running out to the store and buying it all at once.

Angry Kid has pretty predictable growth spurts. I always know to buy a size larger for late Fall/Winter clothes. It seems around November that the sleeves on his shirts get shorter, and his pants turn into high waters. But shoes are the worst part of Back To School Shopping. My son gets used to wearing flip flops and his beloved Crocs.

We got these Crocs last summer and he still wears them. I love that he still asks for the Buzz Lightyear ones even though he wants to be so grown up.  Angry Kid is starting first grade this year and it is a big milestone. He went to half-day kindergarten last year, and was somewhat secluded from the rest of the kids. He can’t wait to go all day long and see everyone on the playground. I’m pretty excited for the extra break during the day, shhh don’t tell him though.

Did you know that Crocs makes a great School Approved Back-To-School Collection?  I am quite impressed with their boy’s collection.  My son is super picky and he loves them. I think my favorite ones are the Hi-Tops.

Disclosure: Thank you to Crocs for sponsoring this blog post. Please click here to learn more about Crocs’ new Back to School line. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective. All opinions expressed here are my own.