What a great finish to my weekdays this week! We went to parent teachers conference for your boy in middle school the other night. His teachers all talked about what a great kid he is! It is comforting when others recognize what a great kid you have. They talked about how they are seeing him grow and how when he gets off task, if reminded he returns well and quickly. We were able to see some of the art work he has done and he has quite the talent in that area! It is fun to see his masked excitement when he comes home during the week. He enjoys several of his teachers and I think that makes all the difference.
Yesterday was out preschoolers first field trip. They went to Apple Acres, an orchard just outside of town. It was fun to attend and see how she interacts with her peer group. Their conversations were so much different than that of the older children I have in and out of my home. It was fun to experience. Once there, the children were given a tour of the cleaning process and the machinery used to make cider and apple sauce. Later the were shown out to the orchard. Their teacher prepared them by telling them they were preschoolers, and not pickers, so please don't touch the apples. It turned out the owner was out picking in our area and helped each of the children pick their own apples. They then returned to the main building and were able and watch them go through the cleaning process, and finally enjoy the flavor of their surprise. Their teacher let them run through the orchard and see the different types of apple trees. The kids all seemed to have a great time. To prepare her class for this trip, their teacher has given them apple treats throughout the week. My preschoolers favorite treat was the home made apple cider...I need to get the recipe from her teacher...I have been being begged for it all week.
Last night some of our friends had us over for dinner. It was nice being able to just chat about life and enjoy their friendships. It was a reprieve from the day to day for me. The kids have 1 or more friends their age with these friends and it is a pleasant mix. It is a blessing to have all of the good friends I have, these included.
Today will be a little bit of this and a little bit of that when it comes to catching up around the house. Here a little and there a little. Spending some quality time with family and getting ready for the week to come. I hope you have a great weekend!
P.S. My littlest man just went potty on the big boy toilet for the first time! Yay! Now he knows it wont nibble his bum or something scary like that! Yes! Already I am seeing the light at the end of a tunnel...even if it is a long one.
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