They do like each other

Since yesterday was Abby’s last day of school and it is officially summer, we decided to let the kids have a “sleep over” in Abby’s room. Basically, Andrew slept in Abby’s bed. We did have to go up last night once to tell them to go to sleep and stop talking. Well, to tell Andrew to stop talking. Abby told us that she was trying to go to sleep (which I believe) and Andrew would keep calling her name. It’s amazing that this is the same kid I was concerned about his lack of talking not too long ago. It was so sweet hearing them in the monitor waking up together this morning, never mind the fact that it was at 6:02. They laughed and talked for a good hour. There was no fighting and it was so darn cute hearing their conversations. It’s moments like that that keep me sane from all the fighting.

Last Day

Today was (she got out at 10:30) Abby’s last day of Kindergarten. Sniff, Sniff! She told me this morning that she didn’t want to be a first grader because she is going to miss Ms. Harris. Honestly, I am too. She had such a great year with a great class and an even better teacher. I couldn’t have dreamed of a more perfect school year for Abby. It was a great way to start her school career.
Yesterday they had an end of school year pool party, one last hoorah before summer. Poor kiddos, they wanted to swim and play so bad but it was just so cold. They would get in for a few minutes until they couldn’t stand the teeth chattering anymore. They had a blast though.
I can’t believe I am the mom of a first grader. How did that happen?

The 4 musketeers

Abby and Ms. Harris

Field Day 2008

I have such fond memories of field day and I'm pretty sure Abby will too. Her first field day was a hit. They did fun things like water balloon toss and sack races. She did a great job and we realized that she is very atheletic, must be that she is so short and has a low center of gravity. I am really sad that this school year is coming to an end because Abby has made such good friends. I wish they could all be in the same class next year. She has totally blossomed this past year and I am so proud of her.

I guess they got a little bored while waiting for their turn

Wordless Wednesday

Celebration of the Arts

Last night at Abby’s school they had a Celebration of the Arts after the annual PTO meeting. Each “art”, i.e. Spanish, Band, PE etc., got to do a small presentation. The Kindergarten class presented Spanish and I was amazed at the things they have learned this year. They sang a couple of songs (B-I-B-L-E, That’s the Book for Me, Jesus Love Me, London Bridge) all in Spanish. They also counted to 20, named all the colors, and named 10 or so animals. I can’t believe how smart they all are. There was also a silent auction for the class canvas and for a rocking chair that the whole K-5 class signed. There were many items but those were the only 2 that Abby contributed to. I did get a lot of ideas for crafts to do with the kids though, Christmas presents maybe. I didn’t win anything but I also didn’t bid on anything either. One of the other moms really wanted the canvas so we made a deal that she could win it if we got all the girls (there is a group of 4 girls that are really good friends) together one weekend so we could get them to do more canvas’ for each of the other moms. The whole night was a lot of fun.

Abby and Brooke

This is what the kids did during the PTO meeting

Brooke making a silly face The K-5 rocking chair Abby's name on the rocking chair

Abby's art work on display in the "gallery"

The Best Art Ever!!

Next week DCA is having a Celebration of the Arts and each class prepared a piece to put in the auction benefiting the school. I'll have to talk to Marty to see just how high he will let me go. The class painted a canvas and I think it is adorable. I love how there are multiple houses, dogs and flowers. One child drew something and the rest followed suit. Abby's masterpiece is the first one on the second row. A flower of course!