Hmm...if DS had the laminated picture, that would mean he actually had his backpack and we'd be ok! Our problem last year was he kept forgetting his coat or boots at school or leaving his backpack on the bus. No trouble yet this year, but it's only the first week. smile

In the mornings, I have all his stuff ready for him myself because he would forget his head if it wasn't screwed on tightly. I don't see this changing before college.