Last day of school

Yesterday was Daniel's last day of preschool. Most of the kids are coming to summer school, so it wasn't too sad, although I did have to say goodbye to one boy (who I really liked) and his Mom. We pulled down pictures and artwork and all the little details that made the rooms unique to this group of children. Next year there will be new names on the cubbies, as well as some old, new name tags, new snack placemats and new memories. I will definitely cherish and remember many of the moments from the past year, the funny things the kids said during circle time, seeing Daniel making friends, doing art projects with the kids, playing, reading and sometimes comforting.

Daniel really had a blast in his first year of preschool. He absolutely loved learning about space, harvesting, the holidays, Antarctica, the rainforest, springtime and the ocean. He loved his teacher, Teacher Laurie, who is an amazing person and loves all the kids as her own. He was surrounded by a great group of kids and their parents. Daniel learned how to wait in lines by himself, raise his hand before calling out an answer, make friends and be independent from me for a whole morning. He really has grown and matured so much since that first day.

I still can't believe how fast the school year flew by. And it really scares me to think the next school year could fly by just as fast, if not faster, because too soon Daniel will be off to kindergarten and my heart aches just thinking about it. But now it is time for summertime fun. Playing in the sun, swimming, relaxing and just enjoying my boys.