Dry Run Sunday

Monday is the first day of school around this area. Little K spent the weekend organizing her school supplies and picking out her favorite outfits for the week.

No matter how much preparation we do before, or how early we get up, the First Day of School is always rushed.



Little K hates to be late. So that means I don't get a whole lot of time to take pictures.

Which makes ME grumpy....

Which makes Little K grumpy....



Which is NOT a good way to start off the year.

So this year I had a (dare I say) Brilliant idea!

Why not take pictures the day before?

Kind of like a dress rehearsal - to work out all the kinks - and be sure everything is accounted for.

A Dry Run (on Sunday)!



Little K was able to take her time, try out different hair styles without being rushed, and pick out just the right accessories.



We discovered her skirt didn't have attached shorts (so we needed to dig a pair out the dirty laundry and get them washed before Monday) - much better than the alternative....



I was able to take all the pictures I wanted.



In all different locations throughout our yard.



So much easier to get a genuine smile when you can take your time (and when I'm not screaming....SMILE).



For those of you that think I'm a little Anal - or a Control Freak - or borderline Obsessive.
I say: GUILTY



But it if works for us.
And we have the time.
And reduces our anxiety and stress.
Then why not?



On Monday morning - we can take our time getting ready and enjoy a nice leisurely breakfast. That's a much better way to start the First Day of School.

OOPS - did I forget to mention that we're hosting a First Day of School breakfast for all the families on our street.

So maybe it won't be completely stress free Monday - but at least I'll have some great pictures of Little K (and she'll be wearing clean shorts).