Preparing for his first day of school

Today I struggle with smoothly getting everything ready for Leon to start his FIRST day of school!
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[@greken5857]

I know how hard it is to let them go the first day of school, but believe me he will love it! Maybe the first couple of times he will be a little confused and stressed about it but he will make a lot of new friends and he will be treated like the prince he is. I wish Leon a good first day of school and he will bless everyone in the school with his beautiful smile and laugh ❤️🙏🏼 Big boy Leon! 🥰

[@jgjg3848]

It's good he's easing in to it with just 2 or 3 days of school at first too. He'll prepare himself for 5 days a week over time.

[@jessicafletcher5565]

What about strawberry 🍓

[@jennjeffs4893]

I use a bento lunch box. I make it the night before, put it into the fridge and by lunch time it's perfect. I pack a lot of fruit and veggies, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries. Snap peas, cucumber, carrots, broccoli. Sometimes I do lettuce wraps, just lettuce wrapped around turkey. Sometimes I do chips and salsa, salads... If you want fresh cooked food. I use a thermos, I cook batches of spaghetti, chili, soups etc...just heat in the morning and the thermos keeps it hot. We usually do that in the winter. Drinks I only buy 100% juice. You'll get the hang of it hun!! I been packing lunch for 15+ years. I've tried it all!! 😄 And it's perfectly OK to cry, it's a big moment for all of you!! My mom had to make me leave my kids on their first day, I bawled my eyes out, and still get emotional every year. I'm excited to hear about Leons first day!!!! ♡Good luck Little Leon!♡ I'll be thinking about you!! 😉

[@elainehardy3502]

I'm so happy for Leon. He's going to learn so much. Calm down , Jody. There's so many choices today to pack a lunch. He will do fine. Leon was like me picking out what to wear , lol. It's ok to cry. Trust me when you leave that school wait for the tears . It is hard but it will be the best thing for him.

[@stephanieagustus4390]

Leon goin to make me cry 😢 He's so beautiful 😍blessings to him🙏🙏❤️

[@snacc3163]

My recommendation if you want to make him something is to make it the night before and in the morning heat it up. Then put it in a thermos if you have one. That’s what my sister usually does if she wants something that we had for dinner the night before.

[@bethbowman8450]

I am Happy you are giving this a try. I really think Leon will enjoy it!

[@christinamcdaniel220]

I’m so excited to see how Leon likes school! 🙂. I’m a special education teacher.

[@DjLadywolf]

Hi I'm 47 and was in special education from 79 to 93 I'm partially verbal and autistic I love that there are still special education programs and teachers I actually went to college and got a cooking degree and worked until 2012 when I got diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and epilepsy keep up the great work of educating people who need it

[@juliemachin737]

Aww Leon is so sweet!! He's going to have so much fun at school. Stay strong, it's hard knowing your first-born is heading off to school for the 1st time. That's when U realise they are no longer a baby. Your little man is going to do great!!

[@julieestes9387]

Yuo 1

[@Elizabeth-gz4bz]

Aww Leon Is so sweet he's going to HAVE so MUCH fun at school stay strong it's hard know your first born is beading off to School

[@Elizabeth-gz4bz]

For The 1st Tim that when U reallse they are no longer a baby your little Man is going to do great

[@miarose36]

When My sweet Kristoffer who has special needs went to school, his classroom has a microwave to warm his food, so you might check with his teacher.

[@barbibutton9619]

Now that's cool.

[@caraevans2609]

Thank you for the birthday wish! I have a physical disability and I know Leon is going to rock out his first day of school! Don’t doubt yourself, you’ll get the hang of this just like you did when you brought him home from the hospital.

[@sharonmorris1742]

Have a great day sweet Leon! You're going to do wonderful things. Hang in there Jody. Leon is still your baby. 🌼💗🌸😊

[@ashley.o2128]

They have horizon whole milk on Amazon and different flavors !!! if this helps at all !!! You got this don’t worry 😉 your an awesome mom

[@maryguad13]

Aww happy 1st day of school Leon ☺️

[@marisolrisefernandezmelo1723]

I’m so happy for Leon have so much fun Leon with your wonderful beautiful teacher and your friend at school.❤️❤️💙💙😇

[@sandawise79]

Awesome!!!!my special needs graduates this year...she doesn't realize it but we do.

[@dianedirisio1595]

So happy for him to be going to school, he will learn a lot , have fun and meet new friends!

[@Braydencooper168]

Personally i think That The first day of school is At August/September The last day of school is late May or Early June

[@rachaelnelson4976]

@@Braydencooper168 correct

[@jayniestanley4730]

I'll b praying for ur piece of mind. U will do just fine. He needs this. I'm so proud of u, wanting the very possible best for baby. He's great kid, I can't wait to hear it all. But I do feel ur heart strings. And I'm with u.

[@nessboo772]

How exiting for Leon to go to school. I cant wait to see how Leon likes school.

[@Christina_Sanchez1316Vlogs]

In Walmart where all the juices are they have organic regular and chocolate milk that are the same size as yuhoo's. And they don't need to be refrigerated.

[@katzsparkly8324]

Yes! They are usually the Horizon brand.

[@AmandaPaige71]

I was gonna leave the same message about Horizon having shelf stable chocolate milk in a box that has a straw!

[@barbibutton9619]

I thought I saw them there but didn't want to say because I wasn't sure. Glad u know that.

[@melissagreen1117]

Hope Leon has the best day tomarrow. My son is on the spectrum and when he was 2 was in the infant n toddler program at a special needs school. An idea that was wonderful for us was the teacher and I wrote in a notebook everyday and we sent it back and forth everyday. So that way I knew how his day went at school and the teacher knew how his nite went at home. Tears are normal momma. Hav a good nite guys 🌛

[@amberwoodworth4549]

Leon is going to love school. He will thrive there. Be at peace Jody and John while knowing that he is in good hands and that you have made the right desicion for him. Sending prayers and love for you all, hugs too. Love your family and your vlogs. You are great parents and such sweet boys. I want to see more awesome videos and I hope to see Pawpa soon too

[@frandistabile4723]

I always packed my sons lunch at night, and usually gave him what we had for dinner. They have microwaves at school to heat them up. I worked at a school for disabled kids and it is wonderful what they do for the kids and how well they are taken care of. The one I worked at also provided hot lunches as well. Jody, the first few days are very emotional, it is perfectly normal. You are doing fine and will be awesome as you always are. Leon will adapt before you know it. Everything you packed for him is perfect. They have lockers and can keep his extra set of clothes, and any supplies you send with him. Anything medical will be kept at the nurses station. If you need to chat, I am here Jody. Your are both amazing! Good luck at school Leon, you will do great!

[@barbibutton9619]

Awww...about to cry in a good way. Leon u have a fan club out here bud. Hope today is a good day and brings you fun and learning.

[@tammyteague4522]

You can cook it at night. And ask his teacher to heat it up for him. I used to do this ask a teacher to heat my stuff up for me when I went to school.

[@deekrebs7144]

I was a teaching assistant in special needs classrooms for over 15 years and just wanted to tell you that we LOVED parents like you!!! You are so prepared and such a wonderful Mom!!

[@michellehomick6761]

I hope Leon has a great day at school. He is just so cute.

[@tracykelley3827]

Congratulations Leon on ur first day ur going to make many friends. I always make lunches night before, bookings r ready on hooks by door at night. Protip get clothes ready night before with shoes and socks. It makes morning less stress

[@candacefitzgerald5939]

Hey John Jody n family I can't believe Leon is Goin to school that is so amazing he will love ❤ it meet new friends along the way I'm so happy that he's Goin to school I feel u Jody u be heart broken letting him go off to school n every mom that went threw it I'm not a mom but I do have a godson n I felt the same when he went to school for the first time I broke down more more his mom did lol but I know Leon will do amazing in school ❤ lots of love Candace

[@bethlinn7242]

Precious boy is going to LOVE it! So many activities and friends.

[@Smilyface10]

Omg that's a good day for Leon to go school and I am very happy for him!!!

[@kristypaul8067]

Way to go Leon hope you have a awesome first day at your new school you will love it buddy

[@Medusa-jd5ym]

Sounds like an awesome fit. He gets to be social and get therapies he needs plus he gets the little school routine too. Yay so happy for Leon!

[@stephaniebrown4369]

I love you guys and Leon and Theo Leon is going to have fun at school.

[@carolynwalker9920]

Good luck Leon on your first day of school hope you really enjoy it. X

[@alg2116]

I am so happy for him YAY! Handsome boy going to school.

[@kaylamcfetridge1548]

And if you are like me or any other mom in the world, by month 2 you will literally last minute chuck whatever you have in there and call it lunch lol

[@Jamie-ky7gz]

Have a great 1st day of school Leon 😃

[@reneecollins3543]

I can't get over how cute leon is and his excitement always

[@krisc2900]

Your two are AMAZING parents!! Leon and Theo are Beautiful children!!

[@janicelaurin7263]

Awe....how exciting for his first day of school. It looks like you have some healthy choices for his breakfast/lunch. In the beginning, I think it will be trial and error to see how things go. Then you will get the routine. 8:30 to 2:30 sounds like a long day for Leon. He may get tired from all the activites and need a nap at school. Can't wait to hear how it goes. A new beginning and a new chapter in life!

[@kristad360]

I'm so happy yeah Leon. You will make lots of friends.So happy to see you going to school.I use to pack my kids lunches at night.Then they were ready by morning..

[@Kelly-tt8kr]

I raised three children prepping food is a great idea it saves time and you have a lot to do so do it the night before or at your leisure

[@Kimmie_F]

YAY! Leon is a big boy and Is going to school! I can't wait to see how it goes! You have a great start for this week with his breakfasts/lunches. See if they have hot breakfast/lunch for the occasional treat. Also buy wide mouth thermos for your hot breakfast/lunch that you can heat up last minute in the microwave in the morning (like the ravioli). For cold lunches, do a couple yogurt cups or diced cheese and a few crackers instead of bread. Other things easy to eat are, tuna salad, egg salad, even jelly sandwiches. But really, I would ask the Paraprofessionals/aides there for ideas. They do lunches all the time. They will know. Y'all got this... it just takes time to get a routine down 😁👍

[@norman49100]

I think that's cool for him to go to school. Leon happy for you hope goes well

[@kristinH5750]

Breakfast sandwich: hamburger bun in toaster, fried egg on top with slice cheese. Wrap in paper towel and put in sandwich container. Oatmeal with milk-if enough milk will be like a shake-easy to drink/eat. Any fresh fruit or check out school lunches. Let teachers and teacher helpers know about his eating abilities-soft foods? I would love to work with Leon. He us such a gappy kid. Breath-you got this.

[@bencaldecott6583]

Morning. Aww. Hope his first day is great

[@cassiecarlson8535]

Get a white board and label it with the week and meal prep with foods he likes ! It will help so you can look at it and also leon can help choose what he wants !

[@violetmus7467]

Aww your such a great mom ! Always have if healthy choices

[@olivegarza1261]

So happy for him your such a awesome mama your get it right girl love your family

[@brycemarconi607]

You can get a thermos and you can put his warm food in there when you make it and it should stay warm

[@leeannwatson3044]

I am glad leon going to school he will love it I wish him lots of luck to you all too love leeann west yorkshire xx

[@samanthajackson9236]

Hi from New Zealand 🇳🇿, my dad is from Keighley and my mam is from York. They've been here 50 years now

[@brittneyhulstrunk8979]

I hope Leon enjoys his first day of school good luck Leon have a good day at school make alot of friends

[@anabojorquez5089]

What ever you send him is going to be fine you and John are great parents you both deserve a medal don't trip you are great and I love you all

[@ImMyaPlayss]

I hope leon has a great day at school!!😎School can be really fun and cool. I'm sure he'll make lots of friends too😎😎

[@auntiemcc]

So excited for Leon!!! Horizon has a boxed milk, it’s a pretty popular brand if you could find it!! Lots of luck Leon!!

[@orchid4me]

Good luck Leon!

[@dulcinealee3933]

So exciting for Leon! New school new friends. I think he is ready! I don't know if you want to pack his favourite car or toy to take with him to school.I remember my mum packed me a little red envelope with a coin in it (and a spring onion signifying to do well at school) for good luck on my first day at school.

[@AmandaPaige71]

THAT'S a great idea to send a car car with him to give him a sense of home and security!

[@rachaelnelson4976]

Harizon sells individual milk like that

[@FlashOhJoy]

Have you watched “Fathering Autism”, they often share the packing of their daughters lunch. Many are leftovers from their home cooked meals.

[@BenjaminandKatiesVlogs2024]

Good Luck Leon ❤

[@donnalaplante6589]

Hi from Maine love your family have great day at school

[@anafurner5362]

Leon is so funny he was playing with you, l think that he is going to enjoy going to school, God bless all of you.

[@alexthesaintbernardlover5938]

So happy for him hope he had a great first day at school

[@bethpotts9772]

They are just the best parents ❤️ 😭❤️

[@carriemosley717]

Good luck on your first day of school little buddy I hope you had an awesome day

[@patricebembry7013]

How y'all doing? I'm so happy for Leon! He is super smart n will do great! Theo n y'all will miss him. Yes ma'am all is going to go well. Try not to cry. I love y'all! Hope Mr John is feeling better.

[@stickynikkiskick8122]

Enjoy your day Leon. Hello from Australia,

[@lisaaltman2716]

FYI: I'll be crying right along w/u over his 1st day of school bc I'm already living vicariously thru u. I BAWLED when it was my daughter's 1st day, which seems like just yesterday, even tho it was 12 yrs ago! Lol. He's gonna do GREAT! MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL. Can't wait for the post after he gets home. U better let us all know RIGHT AWAY!

[@ivanar9725]

i would make the chicken and cheese in the morning so it’s fresh and put it in a thermos if needed :) then i’d put the tortilla on the side but even if you pack him left overs it’s nice to heat it in the morning and keep the food in a little thermos ❤️ love watching your channel so much it’s beautiful watching Leon & Theo grow. y’all are seriously amazing parents and every time i see you, Jodi with Leon it makes me so happy he has you as his momma. you’re so patient and kind.

[@ivanar9725]

also, Jodi it would be easy to pack him pb&js because they keep fresh and they are full of nutrients. some other easy healthy snacks i pack my son are; grapes, cuties, a banana, granola bars, little pretzel sticks, and organic yogurt squeezies. honestly anything Leon likes :) hope this helps!

[@jjtime]

Thank you so much for the advice! I appreciate it

[@rachaelnelson4976]

@@jjtime You can also send some fresh veggies in a bag to with maybe his favorite dipping sauce

[@goodcookandherguineapigand5122]

So cute and fun. God bless.

[@loripeck4805]

Been packing lunches for 10 years now, so much easier to get it ready the night before. I always make sure there is at least 1 fruit and 1 vege every day. Carrot sticks, fresh strawberries, grapes, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes... just a few suggestions. Sandwiches are easy, just don't forget the ice pack. Crackers and pepperoni with string cheese. Pudding. Yogurt. Have fun!

[@jgjg3848]

Maybe you can buy a small container for liquids. Buy regular size milk/chocolate milk and just pour a daily serving into it the container and pack it in Leon's lunch. Consider breakfast bars/cereal bars/granola bars etc. as a snack or even part of a meal. When you make dinner every night, set aside a portion for Leon's lunch next the day. Might want to also label Leon's glasses and hearing aide, just in case he's separated from them and the staff finds them outside or in the school, they will know right away who they belong to. Write Leon's name on the tags of his clothing too. In case he ever changes clothes at school, they'll know who the clothes belong to. Label his walker, wheel chair, ace bandages etc.

[@angelapowell5182]

Hope Leon has a good first day of school.

[@amberwoodworth4549]

If you make something homemade which you should, put in a thermous and warm it up so it stays warm.

[@ashleyburbank3129]

They do have shelf stable milk in the same little cardboard juice boxes that is organic. ( and non-organic ) definitely available on Amazon there's a few different brands! Worked with kids long enough to be certain of this! ❤

[@reasonablydivine751]

Hes gunna love it. It gets easier momma

[@maxinekelly8417]

Goodluck Leon hope you enjoy your first day of school goodluck to Mum and Dad also ❤️❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍❤️❤️

[@williambrown9293]

Hi guys another great video thank you, I can't believe Mr Leon is going to school, he is growing up so fast, I hope and pray that all goes well for him, Jody will you still be doing the vlogs blogs videos etc, because me and my boys would miss you all if you did stop, it would be good if you could video Leon's first day of school, please pass on my love and best wishes to Mr Leon, you are all an amazing family, God bless to you all

[@kaylamcfetridge1548]

Ok momma you got this! They make a lunch sized thermos you can send with his milk, and anything he eats at home can be sent in a thermos. He will do great. You will do great!

[@cassiebaker5970]

My little girl with special needs starts full day kibdergarden 5 days a week in the fall. I know it will be good for her, but it will be hard. I feel all your emotions with sending Leon to school! I know he will do great though and it sounds like you found a great school for him! It's always harder on us then the kiddos I feel like lol

[@Jinxthelynx]

Awww goodluck I hope he'll enjoy it

[@Jinxthelynx]

You'll figure it out as you go along yiull get used to things in time

[@Jinxthelynx]

And learn allot and make friends

[@Jinxthelynx]

I'd sujjest a thermos for hot food

[@christinamcdaniel220]

They do sell little containers of real milk. Try another store. 🙂

[@jjtime]

Thank you!!

[@kathrinecarpenter1699]

Happy first day of school Leon I hope you do good love Miss Mary and miss Catherine

[@michellegordon8591]

Hi Leon good luck on your first day at school.

[@jasminak-l6757]

You can do start from scratch pancakes with fresh fruit salad. Healthy sandwiches with fruit and small cucumbers on the side.

[@nikibohn5801]

Nestle Quick does sell chocolate milk in bottles. Have as much of his lunch packed the night before does help. Also a time saver is having his clothes picked out the night before. You never know what the morning is going to bring. Do as much as you can do does help. Pinterest also gives a lot of good ideas for lunches. Favorites are mini pancake bites and mini tacos.

[@conniemiller411]

Fix extra for supper then pack leftovers for his lunch, that’s what I did for my husbands lunch....good food, people don’t mind eating twice. Then add fruit cups etc in lunchbox.

[@susieburch4796]

Just get up about an hour earlier and before he has to go to school and then make his lunch that's all you got to do and if it's about maybe 15-20 minutes before you have to leave just put it inside the refrigerator until you're ready to leave but it always be always make sure that you grab his lunch before you go sometimes you can forget it that's part of being a mom anyway Jody will talk to you soon have a good day in school Leon be good we love you and we love you too bye-bye

[@gloriachapman2407]

They do have milk in a carton that doesn't require refrigeration. Check Walmart, Amazon, Costco. Horizon is one brand. Shelf stable milk.

[@dawnsaltz6028]

As far as lunch will the school heat up things for Leon? Because he could do leftover dinners from the night before or heat and eat products like the chef boy ardee that you got?? What about a sandwich made of his favorite ingredients cut up into bite-size pieces, some fruit, and graham crackers?? I thought you did darn good with your lunchbox choices!!:):):) Also, check out bento box videos, there are American versions of bento boxes and some people are so creative!!! You will do just fine!! Every mother cries when her child goes off to their first day of school. I did it with 3 kids. I also cried really hard when my last, my baby girl went to her first day of her senior year in high school and I knew that she was my last and I wouldn't be having any more first days of school. Treasure these moments you have now, They grow up in the blink of an eye!!! Love your videos!!! Love Y'all!!! P.S.You could also put hot food and soups into a thermos

[@nonnalove]

You're doin great mom!

[@heatherglasgoa2593]

It ok for lunch n snack for school

[@markitopping5966]

I’m so excited he gets out of school he’s gonna have so much fun yay Leon

[@gailrodgers3079]

Wow I can even conceive of packing a school lunch at this point in time. Back in the day, I got a sandwich, a fruit and two cookies. Everyday for years. Most of the specially packaged stuff wasn't available when my boys went to school. This is where you get a chance to make friends with the other mothers to find out how they handle lunches depending on the needs of their child. Makes me wonder if all those meals times are to give them more opportunity to help the kids learn to feed themselves? I bet today was rough on you two as you have always had him at home. My special needs kiddo got into a school program at 19months, so by the time he would have had his normal first day of school, he had been going for what seemed like forever! I'm excited to see how he does.

[@melissavarble294]

Maybe lunch menu for leon for school

[@DjLadywolf]

You can pack lunchables they have ones with a small sandwich and a capri sun drink and you can order horizon shelf sustainable milk there are usually 12 ...8 oz boxes in each big box and you can get baby carrots and already sliced celery and get to go cups of fruit and peanut butter just some ideas

[@erinreichard1048]

You could also try chicken salad, egg salad, macaroni salad, pasta salad, etc. I make chicken salad in the chopper so it's easy for my toddler to chew. Chicken, celery, and a little onion all get chopped. If he has trouble eating sandwiches, just give some egg salad and crackers. I hope this helps.

[@erinreichard1048]

Also my little one has no trouble eating cooked veggies cold especially carrots, peas, and corn.

[@Miraclesworld2020]

Leon is adorable 🥰 Theo is to

[@pikachuiskaden6884]

WOW Leon going to school that is amazing and my birthday is next week

[@christinasutardji7100]

Horizon makes a reg milk in a box. I used to buy it for my boys. I know they have it at Target. Good luck Leon!!!

[@officiallyaaliyah02]

I am so happy for him that he will meet new friends and T even have a teacher that will have lots of fun and do crafts and do some Exitios and Massinll learn a lot