Preschool Visits

I have been able to visit Adrianna’s class on a couple of special occasions. I really enjoy getting that glimpse of her day and meeting her classmates, and Adrianna seems thrilled to have me there.

The first visit I made was to attend her first field trip: a walk to a nearby bowling alley. We had a bit of excitement on our walk there. We saw a bunch of police vehicles driving around and one of them stopped and asked us adults if we’d seen a man in the area that fit a certain description. We hadn’t. Then, a few minutes later, another cop stopped by and asked our destination. When we told him, he informed us (quietly, so the kids couldn’t hear) that there had been a bank robbery in the area and they hadn’t checked the bowling alley yet. So he had us wait while they checked and then we continued on our way when we were given the “all clear”.

The bowling was fun, though trying to get a bunch of preschoolers to stay somewhat seated while awaiting their turn is definitely a difficult task. Every kid, Adrianna included, had a major case of the wiggles. Most of the children are very sweet and try to obey, although there were a couple that really tried my patience because they just would not listen. I don’t think I could make it as a preschool teacher!

Another thing about preschoolers: they aren’t shy about asking questions. I don’t know that I have ever had so many people ask me in one day about my birthmark. hehe.

Being silly with M

After bowling, we walked back to the school and I stayed while Adrianna had her lunch. Then, I picked up Greg at his nearby workplace and he and I had lunch together. It was a nice way to spend the day.

The second event I was able to attend was a special sing/dance hour with “Mr. Shine”. One of the little boys that I had met when we went bowling came over to me and asked if I remembered him. I did remember and he seemed happy that I even remembered his name. (He was a sweet little guy that Adrianna had palled around with a bit at the previous event.)

I am so thankful that I work part-time so I can make these visits. And I appreciate that the teachers are so welcoming when I stop by.