Tea Parties

This week both kids had tea parties at school.  They could bring one guest so I went to Jack's and Ryan went to Madelyn's.  Both kids were excited....Madelyn because she knows what it's all about and loves showing us what she learns in school and Jack because the rest of us were excited :)

Jack's party was on Tuesday.  Everything is new to Jack now that he's in preschool so I couldn't wait to see how he did......and I would say he did great considering he was over 6 months younger than the next youngest friend in his class.  The parents line up outside the gym and then one by one the teacher lets the kids know their guest has arrived.  I was next in line and Jack saw me and he came running up to me.  It just made my day!  His teacher told him he needed to wait for one more person and then he could come get me and so Jack went back to his seat and waited patiently, even though I'm sure it was hard for him.

He poured 2 glasses of apple juice, with some help from his teachers, and then he dished up the crackers, grapes, strawberries and cheese all by himself.  He counted everything before we ate it.

Then his class sang a turkey song.  Jack knew the whole 1st verse and tried do the hand actions to the 2nd verse.  Lastly we went back to the classroom and the kids showed us what they work on all day long.  Jack was overwhelmed and wasn't sure what to show me but his teachers helped him get started and by the end he was picking out his own work and showing me.  He was very particular about his work mat and making sure everything was put away before getting something else out.  I always wish that translated to our home life but I'm happy to know he does it at school!  Leaving is always hard and he was very sad when Ms Kari rang the final bell.  Both our kids are very much routine and they do great at drop off in the morning but if/when we see them during the day they always struggle saying good-bye a 2nd time.  I don't blame them - these days I keep reminding myself that they are 4.5 and almost 3 and they are still so young!

Getting ready to sing!

So proud!!

Madelyn's tea party was on Thursday.  She talked about it all week and couldn't wait for Thursday and she was thrilled that Ryan was her "guest".  She dressed up and wore her high heeled shoes.  She was fancy and loved every ounce of it!  I know I say it all the time about the kids but they are growing up so fast.  It's hard to believe that Madelyn is one of the oldest in her class.....and from the pictures she is almost a head taller than her classmates.  Ryan had lots of fun too - he's such an awesome dad!  They enjoyed their "tea" and then went back to her classroom.  Madelyn showed Ryan how she works on adding and then did an activity working on reading.  He said he was impressed with how well she did.  These kind of days are so fun because we don't get to see or hear what they work on everyday.  I ask Madelyn but I usually get the same response....played outside, made bracelets and worked on my workbook......which is better than some so I am happy with it!  Madelyn did well when Ryan left.  She was sad but she didn't cry and he was able to wave good bye as they went outside to play since it was another beautiful fall day!  A fun week for the kids and mommy and daddy!