Pre-Schoolers Rock!

Preschoolers Rock...I should know because I just spent the whole morning surrounded by them! Ava's class of about 12 friends took a field trip to the train park today and it was just what you would expect; running, playing, giggling, crying, running some more, snack time, train ride, more playing, train tour (followed by a brief history lesson that lasted about 15 minutes but seemed like 15 hours because it was held in a small train car full of sweaty 4-year-olds that were not allowed to sit on anything OR touch anything) lunch time, running up and down a grass hill, followed by rolling down the grass hill, and topped off with "Just 5 more minutes on the playground...okay 2 minute warning...1 more minute...alright let's get going!"

The very first thing Ava wanted to do...

"Mommy you HAVE to come see me swing, I don't even need a push anymore!"

and she was right, about the swing, but I'm sure I will still lovingly 'push' her in other areas for as long as I am needed, that's my job!

I loved watching Ava interact with her friends, she was sweet and silly, just like at home! This little guy is Alex...one of Ava's favorite friends. Some of the previously mentioned 'tears' that were shed belonged to this sweet little guy and on the car ride home Ava said "Mommy, didn't that make you sad when Alex was crying? That hurt my feelings." Spoken so sincerely from my 4-year-old's compassionate heart.

Ava made me feel like royalty! I am cherishing these times where I am completely flawless in her eyes!

At least my view of her will remain.

"That's Estrella mommy...did you know she's really strong?! ESTRELLA!!! Come here! Show my mommy how strong you are!...okay mommy, WATCH THIS!"