I look forward to Brittain’s preschool parties. Most people would wonder why, I’m sure, because most of the time it amounts to walking into their classroom about 45 minutes before it’s over and watching all the kids sit at a decorated table eating. But still, I love going into her classroom and seeing her in that environment. She LOVES preschool, and whereas before I would have expected her to immediately run up to me when she saw me walk into the room, now she notices me, gives me the sweetest smile that melts my heart, and then goes back to what she was doing.
Saying the prayer before snack time:
Mimi and I decided that we aren’t busy enough and we don’t stay up too late as it is, so we took “swapping Valentine cards” to a new level and decorated these custom-made bags full of Valentine goodies:
Brittain’s Valentine’s Day didn’t end at noon when preschool was over. She received many other people into her home throughout the day including Gramy and Papa who spoiled her with gifts. Perhaps the funniest thing she said while they were here was when she opened a card from Gigi. She opened it and then looked up and said, “This card doesn’t sing!” (That particular day I had pulled out a couple of her “singing” cards that she had received for her birthday):
The culmination of the weekend was when we celebrated Aunt SuSu’s birthday. It was a low-key family gathering. Brittain and I made the chocolate pound cake together and Doot made the homemade ice cream. It was so funny to me…there were no decorations except for the cake, and some plates and napkins that were actually leftover from Brittain’s birthday party, and the people that were there were the people she sees on a regular basis (usually multiple times throughout the week). Yet, in the middle of the party Brittain turned to me and said, “Mommy, this is the best birthday party ever!” And you know what? She was right. I looked around the room and wondered what else we could really ask for.
