We made our favorite treat, birthday cake popcorn, for each room. I tried to take pictures of each of them with their teachers or friends, but I didn't always get cooperation.
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| dear Ms Ruth and Ms Jen, some baby friends, and a sleeping Leah |
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| Ms Tab and Ms Jeanann ("Jimann" per Jordan) and his friends |
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| Jordan wouldn't join the group picture, but held on tight to his treats |
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| Ethan did not want to take a picture, but we had to get him with the fabulous Ms Kim! |
Ms Kim has been in Ethan's life since he was a baby. She moved to Iowa with her husband during 2007 and she fed and rocked him during his first year. When he turned two, she had become the lead teacher in the 2's room and they were reunited. It was Ms Kim who was concerned about Ethan's vision and affirmed our suspicions. She did an awesome job of being aware of his shyness and hesitance to join in group activities while still being positive and encouraging towards him. When Ethan turned 4, she became the lead teacher in the 4's-5's room a few months after he arrived. It was a wonderful change for Ethan. He has blossomed over the last year, finally showing confidence, independence, and playfulness away from home. Kim has been a big part of that. We were sad to leave her, but she is also moving out of state and starting a new chapter. We wish her the best!
A few days after Christmas, I checked my email and found a message from the office at the day care. The ladies at the infant house (the dear Ms Ruth and Ms Jen) had taken pictures of the footprints. Let me explain. Each time a baby turns 1 and "graduates" to the big house, they cover their feet with paint and make prints on the wall. It is really sweet to see all the footprints covering the walls in the infant house. I was touched that they took pictures of our kids' prints and shared them. I am so happy to have this memory!
They also know I'm a Hawkeye fan. :)
1 comments:
So wonderful they thought to take pictures of the footprints! Sounds like you were blessed with awesome teachers at their center. I know it is hard to leave them, they begin to feel like family when they take care of your babies. So happy for you and your family in your new adventures to come.
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