Back to School Party

The girls had their Back to School Party today. The party was mostly for Aliya since this was her first year of school, but we also celebrated for all the girls just because this is our first year for our new school. My mom started this tradition years ago when her girls (ME!) started kindergarten. I have remembered my party all these years, and wanted to pass that special tradition on to my girls. When you think about it, you have to buy all the school supplies anyway...why not just add a cake with candles?!! It makes it much more fun!

All the school kids got to help blow out the crayon candles on the cake. Kiahna didn't understand what all was going on, but she was happy that a cake was involved!

After the cake, the girls opened up all their presents--SCHOOL SUPPLIES!!! Kiahna got some new school toys and a Dora coloring book. Aliya couldn't open up her presents fast enough! After she was done with hers, she wanted to open up her sisters. Niah loved all her new folders and art supplies. As soon as the party was over, she was in the room getting her backpack ready with all the new supplies--she loves to be organized!

Now, if I can just get through tomorrow...Aliya doesn't understand why she has to wait ONE MORE DAY for school. She feels like she has already waited long enough. I just hope that we can keep this momentum throughout the year. I don't want to have to "drag" my kids to school. Especially since I cant' just take them to school and drop them off!