Emma's school Christmas party

Emma's having a blast this year in 3yo pre-school. She LOVES her teachers (as do we) and it has been great for her to have the consistent social interaction + learning. She comes home filled with excitement about what they did in class or what they are going to do next. This also leads me to be excited and without reservation in signing her up for the 4yo program at the same school.

Emma's Christmas party was on the 18th and, of course, parents were invited. This time I went since Joel has gone to her other parent-included functions.

My favorite part was when I walked in the door (they had regular class from 9-10, party at 10) and her face lit up with a huge, proud, smile. I had to refrain myself from running and knocking over the other 10 kids to pick Emma up and give her a big hug + kiss. I just smiled back and gave my "mom's here, we're all good" wink-and-a-nod.

The kids started their "program" by singing a few songs and little did I know that I'd be nearly blinded by the plethora of camera flashes. Of course, I was adding to the numbers :)

Then, each kid removed an ornament (which they had made) from the class tree, and gave it to their parent. The kids were SO proud of their handi-work...

Next, several stations were set-up for the kids and parents to work together at. Again, this was so sweet as Emma proudly took me around as she crafted away...her favorite thing to do. Noticeably, I had to be just close enough to her, but not try to help her too much. She wouldn't want her peers to think her incapable of beading a necklace now, would she? :)

Additionally, there was a cookie decorating table and then Emma's favorite, THE SNACK TABLE. I think we got through one craft before she was STARVING + THIRSTY and had to bee-line it for the snacks. That's our girl!

A few songs from the angelic choir of 3yo's started the party

Please note: Emma played the LEAD in the off off off off
Broadway musical "5 little reindeers, jumping on the bed" (aka Five little monkies, jumping on the bed). See Emma, stage left, rear w/ Dr's coat on. I've already been pricing airline tickets to LA...we have a STAR people!

Emma, intent at the snack table

stations

Emma scoping out the snack table...