Annabel wrote this on Thursday after the last day of school. She even typed some of this herself. Proud of this kid!
Kindergarten ended last week and now it’s summer!
I am excited about summer because I have swimming lessons, I will have playdates with my best friend, and I get to sleep in. I don’t have to be up at 7am! I’m also excited for summer because I don’t have to go to school. I like school, but I don’t like how much I have to sit down. It makes my butt hurt.
But I am also sad that school is out because I saw my friends every day there. We had a lot of fun at recess and playing games. I also miss my teacher, she is my favorite teacher. I mean, every teacher is my favorite teacher but my Kindergarten teacher is my most favorite.
I really liked making jokes that my teacher would laugh at. One time, I made a joke and my friend C laughed and water came out of her nose! It was so awesome, although she said it kinda burned. I’ve had stuff come out of my nose before, she’s right. Another time, my best friend pretended she was Tarzan on the monkey bars. That was pretty crazy.
It was great learning about science and human bodies. I also liked it when our teacher let us clean the classroom. She’d let us sing and I would sing “Hard Knock Life.” Get it, because my name is Annie?
It was pretty fun at Kindergarten, but first grade is going to be great! I’m starting a “Pick Up Trash” club with my friends and we already have nine members! The principal said she would buy us some gloves so we don’t have to touch gross things. We are excited to do good deeds for the school!
But this summer I am going to read a lot of books, and write some stories, and dye the ends of my hair purple! It’s gonna be awesome!
(Her bubble is gonna be burst on that last one).
samatwitch says:
What a wonderful post, Annie! You have some great plans for the summer and for next year. Good luck as you go on to the next stage of your life.
CurlyQ says:
Annie!! That was so much fun to read and made me want to be back in elementary school(it’s been 25 years!). You sound like an awesome student.
I really like that you started a club to do something positive for your school. That is amazing community spirit.
Congrats on a great year in kindergarten and have a super fun summer.
Debbie A-H says:
Annie, I am excited to see what you do this summer and to hear all about it when you write another post. I love your posts!
My favorite people are writers. I am an editor, which is someone who helps writers write even better. It’s a wonderful job because of all the cool writers I get to work with. But even if you don’t grow up to be a writer, being a good writer will help you in whatever job you do when you grow up. Keep writing!
Casey says:
Wow, Annie – my 7 year old is jealous that you don’t have to get up at 7:00 am on school days. She has to get up at 5:45am! So now she is extra jealous you can sleep even later Great job on your Picking up Trash project. Have a great summer!
Emily says:
“When the teacher let us clean up the classroom”. LOL. Former teacher here who loved those last few cleaning days!
Marjorie Steele says:
“Hard knock life cause my name is Annie” Loved this lol! Sounds like she has summer all planned! Enjoy!
Jen says:
Ah, come on, Mom! Dye the ends of her hair purple! We tried to bleach the ends of my daughter’s hair per her request. She was going for almost white, but I got scared and washed it out too early. But now it’s a pretty medium brown to light brown ombre.
KeraLinnea says:
I agree! They have hair chalk that washes out in a day or two if you don’t want to go the kool-aid or manic panic route. It’s summer, cut loose!
Of course, this is coming from a parent whose 16-year old has been dyeing her hair for four years now. She’s been turquoise, pastel pink, hot pink, purple, and bright blue. I figure, hair grows out. It’s a fun and temporary way to change things up.
Wendy Constantinoff says:
Have a great summer Annie. Can’t wait to see the purple hair tips.
Jordan says:
That picture of her is stunning, Heather!
Love this post, Annie!! Can’t wait to hear all about the good the Pick Up Trash Club does– you think y’all can take a field trip to Nashville and clean up my house for me?!?
Congratulations on your first year of school!! Now have fun this summer.
Noelle says:
What a fun blog to read! You’re a great writer, Annie. My daughter said you are going to love first grade. She said, “Tell Annie everything is awesome about first grade!” She’s going into sixth grade and will be on student council this year, so she has a few grades of experience
P.S. She said to tell your mom about Garnier Color Styler Intense Washout Color. “It comes in purple or pink and totally shows up on brown hair! Plus it washes out so you don’t have to bleach your hair to get the color to show! Just be sure to brush it with a soft brush to “set” it and keep hair from getting tangly. Have a fun summer! From Emily”
Heather says:
Ohhhh! Tell Emily thank you! I am going to get this right now!
Noelle says:
Sweet! It has some crappy reviews about not coming out but if you follow the instructions it’s great! We did my daughter’s entire head pink a week before school started and there wasn’t a trace left. Setting it with a soft brush is key. We apply, give it 10 – 15 minutes to dry, and then brush it with one of those soft bristled brushes. It’s really just a liquid chalk so it coats the hair. The pink shows up great. We mixed a little pink in with the purple to make it show up a bit brighter and it was so cute. Have fun!
Jess says:
Oh, come on, Mom… let her dye the tips! The girl started a PICK UP TRASH CLUB! She deserves it! (And and end of summer trim will make it a fun summer memory when first grade rolls around!) Have an awesome summer, Annie. Hope all your dreams come true!
Colleen says:
Annie- have a fun summer!
Lisa says:
I may pick up the Garnier stuff now too!!! Wonderful writing Annie….I used to play pirates vs. Tarzan. Recess was my favorite. What an exciting summer you have planned already!
Miranda says:
Hi Annie! What a fun summer you have planned. I can’t wait to see your hair after you dye the ends purple! That will look so cool! ?
JustAMom says:
This girl is too much!! Happy Summer Annie!!
Glenda says:
I would sing “Hard Knock Life.” Get it, because my name is Annie?
My fav musical… and can’t wait to see your purple ends
amourningmom says:
Happy summer Annie (and her parents)! I hope it is as super fun as you imagine! xo