First Day of Kindergarten: The official first day of school. Up early, looking cute with very little effort. Plenty of time to be snappy with the camera at home, in the car & sitting in the new classroom. Showing off the new Tigger backpack and Barbie lunch box. Smiles, hugs & kisses for Mommy. Everything is happy & full of sunshine. Life is good.
Little Laze-E, age 5, John Tower Elementary, Texas
First Day of 8th Grade: Up early, but slow-poke around with the hair straightener & make-up to get the cute going. Try on 3 different outfits, don't dare wear what was chosen the night before. Trip over mountain of clothes on the floor. Be totally oblivious to any predictable increments of time ticking away. Get pissy with mom for verbalizing said increments of time. Look for lunch bag. Screw it. Get pissy with Mom about the time: Gosh, Mom! I know what time it is! Grab lunch & shove it into backpack. Decide to locate saxophone. Rush out the door only after Mom spots the bus coming down the street. Get pissy with Mom because the bus is coming. No time to pose for pictures.
Laze-E, age 13, Brussels American School
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Apparently, the "Mom!" comes in the 4th grade. Charlotte was eyes rolling all morning as I'm begging her to say "cheese". Samantha was still mugging for the camera. Can't wait till middle school! Thank you again for coming on your visit! Hugs, Heather
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