Since she is a "summer" baby, her birthday at school is celebrated on her 1/2 birthday. I love that. I love that they get a special day with their school friends. And, since I'm a "Half Birthday" fan, I particularly love it!
As an added bonus, your mom (or whomever) is invited to join the class for the day. Last year, I didn't know that. So, I scheduled Andy's 6 month well baby for that day and missed it. I felt horrible. But, this year I was THERE. Andy and I spent the entire day in her class. It was so fun to watch their routine and finally understand, fully, what she is talking about when she comes home.
The day started off w/some free playtime, then circle time, and then a Bible Story lesson (Noah and Mrs. Noah visited the class).
At the end of the little skit they pretended to release the dove, and one of the teachers said "Look, what is that up in the sky?" (meaning a rainbow). One of the little boys says "Superman!?!?". I about lost it. Gotta love Preschoolers!
Andy pretty much did what he wanted to do and caused havoc on whatever the structured thing was supposed to be.
Next we celebrated Abby's special Day. They make a pretend birthday cake, complete w/candles (her friends), dance around in a circle, and then blow them out (they fall down). Andy refused to "fall down" when he was blown out. That bothered some of the other kids. But, he didn't seem to care!
The best part was when they were making the cake. The Birthday Girl gets to say what ingredients are needed for the cake and then they throw them into the middle of the circle to mix them up. The entire class is in a circle around the carpet. Abby has them throw in sugar, milk, and eggs. Next thing we know, Andy is laying in the middle of the carpet, tummy down, "swimming" thru the milk and eggs (of which he is allergic to). Maybe you had to be there, but it was funny - and ironic.
After the cake is made and the candles are blown out, Abby got to do "sharing". Now, in all the excitement of the day (and getting out the door w/snack, etc.) we forgot a sharing item. So, at the last moment, we decided that Andy would be her sharing item. She, and the rest of the class, thought that was SO funny. So, it all worked out.
Mrs. Nelson: Abby, how long have you had Andy?
Abby: A long time.
Mrs. Nelson: Abby how do you turn him on?
Abby: Giggle, Giggle. He is already on.
Mrs. Nelson: What do you like to do with Andy
Abby: Play w/him.
Mrs. Nelson: Is there anything Andy does that you DON'T like?
Abby: He HITS me.
I just had to laugh. Because he does. Little Brothers I tell you... Little Brothers.
For snack, she decided to take Ice Cream Sundaes. I got some Ice Cream and Whipped Cream and then Abby and her Daddy went to Winco and picked out some Bulk Items to take as toppings (Chocolate Chips, Marshmallows, Gummy Bears, and Gum Drops). It was a big hit. Some kids made their Sundae more of a huge Candy pile, but it was fun. Nothing like a total sugar infusion at 10 a.m. in the morning! :)
The rest of the day was Free Play Time, Recess, and Art Time. It was a great time and Andy and I had so much fun being the special guests for the day! I enjoyed watching Abby in a different setting. She is a good kid. And, I don't just say that because I'm her mom! She really is a good kid...
Happy 1/2 Birthday to my Little Abigirl. I love you!
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I agree, she really is a good kid! We had so much fun when you came to visit. I love all the pictures. Thanks for letting me be her teacher this year.
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