School Socks

Last year, we began the tradition of "School Socks" to celebrate the first day of school. And, yes, I did stick with calling them that since, well, it is school and they are socks. And, the alliteration.

Alliteration always adds an amusing aspect.

Anyway, here is how they went down this year.

I love surprises! The boys closed their eyes with great anticipation.


While the boys' eyes were closed, Anniston saw an opportunity and the kleptomania in her came out.

She tried to make a run for it but was stopped at the door. She wishes she hadn't been so obvious carting the stolen goods away. And that diapers had pockets.


The hands-down favorite item was candy with a laster pointer that made shapes. Tyler's was a dancing lizard and Noah's was a fighter jet. $1, people. $1 for hours of fun AND a lollipop.


And Annie Girl even got to eat some Goldfish after all!


Getting Goldfish gives a girl a great reason to go good.