traditions: x's, o's, and 1's!

Traditions are important...for both children and adults. Last year, I started the tradition of drawing on the children's wrists as a reminder to them that I was thinking about them throughout the day (click on this post from last year). Well, this year drawing hearts on the inside of their wrists seemed somehow a little girly and babyish (even though they asked for it without even the slightest hint of embarrassment), so we decided to do little x's and o's (hugging and kissing you when you're at school and need a little love).

Although you can't see it in this picture, Keegan is trying to show the camera his x's and o's. This year I added a new tradition: a photo of them holding up their fingers symbolizing their new grade. Logan is holding up a one for first grade, and Gavin is showing you his zero for Kindergarten. Not sure what I'll do when we get to 11th and 12th grade...toes too maybe?