End of the Year Wrap

Last Day of School

 This year has gone by in a flash. It's hard to believe that we are wrapping up year two of preschool for Aubrin and 1st grade for Jackson.
Todd and I could not be more proud of how hard both of our babes worked this year. We had a spring conference with Mrs. Katie and she had so many wonderful things to say about our little lady. She shared that she is more than ready to tackle kindergarten with confidence. Jackson still loves school as much as he did on the first day of school. I cross my fingers that his thirst for knowledge and love for school continues for the years to come..

 Aubrin was sad that it was her last day of preschool. She has been with the same two teachers and pretty much the same 20 friends for two years. Although many of them will go to the same elementary school as her, many will not. She is especially feeling sad that she will not be at school with Tessa. It has been such a wonderful gift that these two little girls have been able to start the beginning of the their school years together. They were a wonderful support for each other. Although they didn't always do things together at school, they knew that they had each other if needed.

First day of 3 year old preschool

Last day of four year old preschool

Aubrin was excited that her class celebrated all of the summer birthdays on the last day. She also got a certificate from her teachers. The class sang a few songs, read a book aloud together to the parents and then we watched a slide show put together by Mrs. Katie. It would be very typical for me to cry during a slide show put to very sappy music, but Aubrin was so happy and giggly with her friends that I couldn't help but giggle with her. Todd was able to come for a bit as well. He had to make-up a baseball game that afternoon, so he was down getting the field ready. Lucky the field is right next to Aubrin's school! Todd and I both had to slip out a little early to get back to work. Krista and Mike offered to take Aubrin out for a celebration lunch. Who doesn't love an ice cream sundae for lunch?!? 
Aubrin had two wonderful teachers for preschool. They were the same teachers that Jackson had. These two ladies have been part of our family for the past four years. It's sad when something good comes to an end. I appreciate how much both Mrs. Katie and Mrs. Debbie loved and cared for my kids. They both set a positive foundation for my babes. 

 Since March Jackson had been talking about the field trip the first grade was taking to the zoo. He said, "Mom, do you think you could be like all the other moms and come on my field trip?"  Who can say no to that? So I had been planning for a long time to take the day off and spend the day at the zoo with Jackson and his class. When we got to the zoo we met as a group, but then went our separate ways for the day. Jackson and I spent the day with his best bud Aidan and his mom (which happens to be a great friend of mine) it was a win win for all. The boys were very busy looking at the map and planning out our day.

 We had an absolute great day. We walked around for a bit and then found a shady spot to eat lunch. At 2:00 we met back at the front of the zoo so we could sign our kids out and drive them home instead of sending them back to school on the bus. Jack and I headed to the parking structure. It was so busy that it took an hour and 25 minutes to get out of the structure. Jackson would have been better off riding the bus home. We embraced the time together and just chatted. I love having a little alone time with each of my kids.

Jackson also had field day and an end of the year party to wrap up his year. We can't believe that Jackson is already moving on to second grade-YIKES! Jackson had a great year with is teacher Mrs. Currie. She was a great balance for Jackson of structure, yet still handed out hugs. Mrs. Currie is moving to second grade next year. Fingers crossed Jackson is lucky enough to have her again. I wrote a very compelling letter as to why Jackson should have her again...we will see how convincing I am:)

Now summer vacation.... so happy to have the summer to play!