J Cooper Photography

It’s a big week for Ms. Middle.  Her summer has officially started (which she reminded me of eagerly as she sprung out of bed today).  I’m sad to have the preschool days behind us for my girls.  This past year J has absolutely floursihed in her preschool class.  Gone was the apprehensive toddler who clung to my legs at the door to her classroom.   Her teachers were amazing with her and I am SO appreciative of the way they showed Jules her worth and strengths EVERY day of school.  J had the privilege of having Mrs. Partrich for 2 years in a row…and she has become very special to us (just as her other teacher Mrs. Hopwood has!)

The kids sang several songs for the parents in the sanctuary and then had a certificate presentation.  We spent most of that time chasing our wild man and trying to keep him quiet…fortunately we weren’t alone as the building was crawling with toddlers!  I wanted so desperately to get beautiful pictures of the kids singing but once again the red carpet, upholstery, and glaring back lit stained glass windows were too much for me to handle.  Since it has been such a rainy week we had to have the graduation picnic indoors but the kids didn’t mind!  We sat on the floor of the preschool hallway with her little buddies and ate our sandwiches….the kids ran wild…and the parents sat around feeling dumbfounded that somehow their babies had turned into school kids overnight.  It was a bittersweet day.  I’m so proud of the little lady my Jules has become and can’t wait to see how God uses her life for His glory.

There is something magical about preschool friendships….the make believe…the play dates…the special bond between two little girls who both love Polly Pockets.  This year I got together with a sweet friend and we traded houses for Wednesday afternoon play dates.  The girls loved having something special to look forward to each week and we loved getting a little break every now and then   I taught this sweetie in Kindermusik when she was just a baby…imagine my surprise when our girls ended up in the same preschool class 2 years ago!!  Ms. A, you are a very special little gal at our house.  We hope there are many more play dates in our futures!

The week of festivities continues…I’ll be back with more to share soon!