Children's Garden School Spring Program

It's hard to believe that Finn's first full year of preschool is over. It really flew by. Even though technically he went two days a week in DC, we moved before he finished the year, so I'm calling this his first full year. What a year it has been! I can't believe how much he has grown and matured in just 9 months. The Children's Garden School has been a real blessing. The teachers have been warm and nurturing (to both of us) and we have met some wonderful friends. Everything is so laid back and the kids, especially Finn, has thrived in that environment. One of my favorite things about the school is all of the extras they get to do: spanish with Ms. Andonia, yoga with Ms. Rachel, music, jump and jive, and cooking with Ms. Lois. Here is a side note--Ms. Lois founded the school 25 years ago and still comes every week to cook with the kids. They practice measuring and pouring and stirring, they plant a garden and use the plants in their cooking. Here's the best part, Ms. Lois is 90 years young. Yes, you read that correctly. She loves the kids and they love her and she makes some mean hot cross buns! 

I know I will probably say this every year, but I can't believe how much he has grown and changed and learned this school year. I never thought it would be possible for him to sit still in a circle, walk in line, follow directions (still not entirely sure about that one) and basically conduct himself like a big boy. The moms get to be really involved too, bringing in snacks, lunch, popsicles, reading stories, doing crafts, which helps ease the pangs of separation when you are so used to having them with you 24/7. I couldn't be happier and look forward to the next year of school, but right now we are going to enjoy our summer!

To mark the end of a wonderful year of school, the kids held their spring program, sang beautiful songs, we watched (and cried) through a slideshow cataloging their year in pictures, and then PARTIED on the playground! 

A look back: 1st day of three year preschool (August 2012)

Finn and one of his teachers, Ms. Kim

Practicing his yoga meditation. Laugh all you want (and we do) but it's amazing to watch the
kids calm and settle themselves and of course, strike all of those hilarious poses

Best buddies

School out for summer! The sugar high is kicking in


Watch Finn get his sway on!