Mom-helper

Hannah has been in her preschool for a little over a month.  She is loving it... her teachers, her school work, her friends... I really love her school!

At the beginning of the year, they asked parents to sign up for to be a helper once a month, or once every other month. Although totally optional, I figured it would be nice to help and see what she does while at school.

Last Thursday was my day.  When I told Hannah I would be helping her at school, she was BEYOND excited.

"I get to hold the flag! I get to stand in the middle of the circle! I get to...!"

At this point, I was glad I volunteered.  It seemed that most kids who were bringing their parents were getting that "special" attention for the day.  I'm sure every one gets their chance, but I think Hannah was more excited for me to be there.

They did some "school work" for a bit at their assigned rooms/tables and I was assigned to a spot doing a little learning game.  If kids were done with their work, they could come to my table.  Hannah was AMAZING at "inviting" her friends over to her "mama's table."

When it was group time, Hannah was asked to stand in the middle for the Pledge of Allegiance.  (I was pumped they are teaching that!)  And... she got to hold the flag.  That was her favorite part... I could see in her eyes she felt so special!!  They went over the month, the days of the week, the weather and the date.

Then they split back up to finish their work before story and music time.

I loved being there... and I'm even more glad that she loved having me there.

I hope that feeling for her - the feeling of being proud to have her mama around - never goes away.