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June 12, 2006
ZOOM!
I had SO much fun today. It was Luau Day in Youngest's class and I organized a picnic/party for the kids. I had the kids make a project for the teacher. Each child brought home a square, decorated it, then brought it back in for me. I assembled the squares, added pictures of each child and VOILA! A memory quilt. Thank goodness for Oriental Trading! We also gave her a bouquet of flowers too. For the aide in the class, I had all the kids paint their thumb and press it along the white stripes on this tote bag. When it dried, I added hair and a face buy using fabric paint. Each child's name was above the print, also using fabric markers. To the bag, we added a beach towel, bottle of water, a gift certificate to the local bookstore and a small bouquet of flowers. I have to say, I was pretty damn impressed with all that we did. I think I outdid myself!
Of course, I was NOT expecting a gift from the class. They placed their painted fingerprints on a small totebag for ME! It's so adorable. Inside the bag were thank you notes from all the children. I wanted to cry - it was that sweet.
The kids enjoyed the party while I was running around like a looney making sure everything was set up and ready to go. I am so lucky to have had very cooperative parents in this class. There was plenty of food, enough sand, and plenty of tissue paper. The kids also played with hula hoops, hot potato with a coconut, and I can't even remember what else.
Well, I'm beat! Tomorrow is also busy for me. I have a PTA breakfast and meeting in the morning then I am meeting my Mom for lunch. Yes, it's a special occasion - my BIRTHDAY! Not only MY birthday but Mom's birthday too. I was born on her 22nd birthday which makes her around... well... I'm not going to tell YOU guys! Suffice to say, I've always enjoyed June.
Ok, I'm off to attempt to get the kids to bed. Ciao!
Posted by Cate at June 12, 2006 08:17 PM
Comments
How wonderful. That is sweet.
Posted by: Patty at June 12, 2006 09:26 PM
Happy Birthday to both you and your mom! That's pretty cool!
Posted by: Krush at June 12, 2006 10:16 PM
This birthday blend was NOT my idea - however, I've never been sorry it happened this way...By the way, I'm 58yo tomorrow & awaiting the next set of "parts" from Pep Boys!!...
Posted by: The Mom at June 12, 2006 10:38 PM
