Play-Learn-Grow-Repeat

From Wednesday Mom – Janelle:
The end of the school year is always a busy time.  I found myself doing more in the last week than I have in the last month.  I try hard to be as active as possible in Jack’s classroom.  He likes it when I pop in his class and help with story time or other events.  After a few hours of school a familiar face is always a nice treat.  Tonight is the school program, and tomorrow is the class party.  I thought it would be a great idea volunteering to help organize the three year olds class/group party.

I never thought there would be so much planning, scheduling, telephoning, driving and shopping involved in a preschool party.  It’s amazing how much one idea spawns 15 different ideas.  I love to help and plan parties, but for 36 kids, 36 parents and 10 teachers it can be a bit of a challenge. With a favorite playground, some water games, a craft and pizza I don’t think we can go wrong.  I’m not even going to mention Jack’s own birthday party we have planned this weekend (phew!)

The parties are going to be a fun way to end the hectic week.  All my hard work will pay off seeing all the children laugh and have fun.  I will be smiling when I can kick my feet up and relax!

Andrew was invited to a birthday party. It’s one of his friends from day care, who he loves. For about a month now, Andrew has been talking about going to Landon’s party. Mr. Scott the Music Man is going to make a special guest appearance. (This is a very exciting thing…Mr. Scott wears a lot of tie dye, dances and plays fun music for kids. Andrew loves him.)

But seeing how this is our first birthday party for someone who isn’t family…

I have absolutely no idea what to get the birthday boy. If he’s anything like Andrew, he’s into Thomas the Tank Engine and Cars. But if he’s anything like Andrew, he owns virtually every Thomas and Cars character on the market.

So what do you get a three year old boy that he doesn’t already own far too many of? And how much do you spend on a friend from school?

I have no idea, but hopefully I figure it out before Saturday!