This afternoon we got Cate's teacher assignment for first grade. FIRST GRADE. In real elementary school. You know, that big brick building with those giant kids running around, and huge rooms for lunch and Gym.
Every parent marvels when their kids hit a big milestone, but doing that feels especially abrupt with your oldest. You think, "Wait, what? Already? How did we get here?" First grade sounded so young to me a few years ago, but it really isn't. Looking around at other first graders I can't help but think just how big they are.
And, of course, Cate turned six last month so on to first grade we go. Every year, I have her answer the same set of questions. Here are her answers for this year:
Favorite Color :: Yellow and Pink
Favorite Toy :: Razor scooter
Favorite Fruit :: Pineapple
Favorite TV Show :: Jake and the Neverland Pirates [note: I have no idea why she said this, we never watch it! I think it's because it's the forbidden fruit and so she finds it super desirable. Ugh, is this a preview of what's to come when she's a teenager??!? ;)]
Favorite Movie :: Frozen
Favorite Thing to Wear :: My new sandals and flowy Lilly Pulitzer dress [another note: the LP dress is from Target!]
Favorite Animal :: Cat and flamingo
Favorite Song :: Jesus is My Superhero
Favorite Book :: Any "I Can Read" Book
Best Friend :: Kaitlin, Vivian, and Taffe
Favorite Snack :: Peanut granola bar
Favorite Drink :: Milk, Dr. Pepper [I let her have her first sip of soda on her bday], and a Slurpee
Favorite Breakfast :: Waffles
Favorite Lunch :: Strawberries, carrots, cheese stick, and pretzels
Favorite Dinner :: Noodles, carrots, strawberries, and yogurt
Favorite Game :: UNO
Favorite Thing to do Outside :: Hula hoop
Favorite Holiday :: Christmas
What Do You Sleep With At Night :: Yellow Blanket and Soft Pink Bunny
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up :: An art teacher and a mommy
And here are a few recent shots of Cate:
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| First morning as a 6 year old! |
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| Showing off her new Bible, a gift from Mr. Brian. |
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| With her favorite gift, Emery. |
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| Cate requested a pink and yellow ice cream cake with mint chocolate chip ice cream. Ask and you shall receive! |
