Yesterday I helped out at Anna's preschool Easter party. As I left I realized that this was my last preschool holiday party. Ever. I quickly did the math and figured that I have helped coordinate, provide a game, craft, prizes, nametags, treat bags, or snack at 20+ parties over the 6 years my kids attended preschool. (There were 24 parties total - halloween, christmas, valentine's, easter - and I think, for whatever reason, I missed one party for each of my kids.)
I do enjoy the fact that I've been able to participate by squirting germy soap into little hands and listening to their little prayer before snack, getting to watch the glee and excitement that comes from playing the fishing game or m&m-on-a-spoon relays or the bean bag toss, and seeing my kids smiles and knowing they are so excited I am there.
I also enjoy the traditions that developed by having the same preschool teachers for all 3 kids. It provides great photo collage opportunities like this:
The milk jug easter basket is a time-tested classic. And yes, Conner and Payton are wearing the same shirt. Hand-me-downs rock.
Yes, we are approaching the end of an era. 2 more months and we'll be done with preschool completely. Do I feel sad? No, not really. A little nostalgic, maybe. I think we've milked plenty of good memories out of preschool and we are ready to move onto the next thing. Just look at Anna - she's 5 1/2 and sooo ready for kindergarten.
Before I go, a few more pictures from Anna's easter party:
