Day 133: Praising God in Chapel

My daughter had Chapel at school today. It was the last one before their big end of year celebration. They talked about all the things they've learned about Jesus over the year. Elizabeth was very talkative for some reason, asking lots of questions and pointing things out! I don't always go to Chapel, but since mum is here and I didn't have to wake Edward up, I went to the last one. I took several pictures. In this one they are singing a song about Jesus and having lots of fun.

Day 124: Teacher Appreciation Day

Today is Teacher Appreciation Day, and the kids had lots of surprises for their teacher, Ms Kristin. First, they all brought a flower to school for her. Then one of the other moms had t-shirts made for them all to wear which said "I Love My (picture of monkey) Class. Their class is called the Monkey Class. The same mom had also organized a slide show of pictures of Ms Kristin and the children over the past year, and also recorded each of them saying something about her. I couldn't hear everything Elizabeth said, but it ended with a big "I love you Ms Kristin!". It was so adorable. She is a wonderful teacher. We really couldn't have asked for a better teacher for Elizabeth's first year at school. She loves her so much. Her next teacher is going to have a lot to live up to!

Day 112: School Nature Hike

Elizabeth's class went on a nature hike today. We walked a couple of blocks from the school to a small creek. The kids got to wade in the water and tried to catch things with little nets. Then we walked a little further and stopped for a snack by the water's edge, then walked back to the school. They all had so much fun. Edward came too. He didn't want to hold my hand while we were walking and created a bit of a fuss, but once we got there he was well behaved and had a good time too. I had to go in the water too, so I could keep a hold of him. I went prepared for that though. He was completely exhausted by the time we got home and slept for three hours. I was sure Elizabeth would want a nap too, but she was still full of beans.

I didn't even know this place existed. It's really nice and peaceful down there, and the water isn't too deep. I think we might go back with Daddy, maybe when my mum finally gets here if the water hasn't dried up by then.

Day 106: Water Fun at the Park

I met a friend for lunch at our local park today. I didn't know that they had already turned the sprinklers on there, so I didn't go prepared. I had no towels, no change of clothes, nothing. I kept the kids out of the water for as long as I could, but it was inevitable that they would get wet eventually. I took Edward's wet shorts and shirt off in the hope that they might dry in the sun before we left. He insisted on taking his diaper off as well (it was soaked), but I didn't want him to run around completely naked. I had a spare set of underwear for Elizabeth in my bag, so I put him in them! When Elizabeth saw that he had taken his clothes off, she wanted hers off too. I let her take her pants off, but made her keep her underwear and shirt on. So when it was time to go, I put Edward's damp shirt back on him, and the spare diaper I had in my bag. Elizabeth put on the spare pants I had for her in my bag, and we had to go home like that. They sat in the stroller and hugged each other all the way home. Fortunately it's a short walk, and it was sunny. Half an hour after we got home they were both fast asleep!

Day 91: School Easter Program Celebration

This is my daughter (middle row far left) and her class performing a song during their Easter celebration. There were three classes who each sang a song. I know I'm biased, but I still think her class did the best! They sung really loudly and did all the actions really well. After the songs they had a talk about Easter from Ms Kelly and a guest speaker. Then they all went on a candy hunt in the playground, collecting it in special bags they had made. Then we all went back to the classroom for an Easter feast. It was a lot of fun.

Day 77: Preschool Palm Sunday Parade

Today Elizabeth had chapel at school, and they had a Palm Sunday parade. I don't usually go to chapel, as Edward usually naps while Elizabeth is at school, and I don't like to wake him up any earlier than I have to, but I wanted to see their little parade. They all made a palm branch, and carried them around the church singing a song. It was very cute! I took my camera and took several shots. Fortunately Edward was very well behaved :)