School's Out For The Summer!!

Eli had his last day of school today, complete with a end-of-year picnic. I made star PB&J sandwiches and banana muffins (cupcakes to the kids) for the summer birthdays. The teacher gave us some animal crackers and juice to round out the meal. For entertainment I brought bubble and chalk, though the kids didn't get into the chalk at all. At the last minute, one of the teachers told us about a school-owned small jump castle, so we pulled that out too. What a hit! The kids loved everything, especially the bubbles. I was really impressed that there wasn't any fighting over food, toys, etc. All of the kids are so used to each other, obviously. They did great waiting turns and sharing with each other.

Lehr was able to sneak away from the office which helped me BIG time. Had I been left with putting the picnic together and watching Max on my own, it would have been worse than this picture! She had a great time sitting on the grass with Daddy, eating dried apples. It's hard to believe the year is over; the teachers sent home the beginning of the year Polaroids they took of each child and Eli was a baby in his! Once again they told me what a sports fanatic he is, and they complimented us on his manners as he is always quick with 'please' and 'thank you'. Good reports are always a nice thing to hear!