Today was the last day for Matt and Sarah at their daycare. Wow. Such a wonderful place for them to grow and learn. To feel happy and safe. We were so lucky to have this place and they will profit from it for the rest of their lives.
At the end of the day today, they got to show everyone their 'memory books'. Books that are made by the teachers for each of the children to record things they do at daycare. They are then allowed to help the teacher read the last story before everyone leaves.
It was great to see them glowing about the different things they have done. To see them compare their hand prints from when they were 3 to now. Andy came too and he got as much from it as I did. Such a magical time for everyone.
And I have to admit, once it was all over and we were walking back to the car, I had a few tears. I know that I'll be going back again with Daniel. And I'm sure M&S will come when its school holidays for drop offs etc, but it really is the end of something old and the beginning of something new for them.
Because my back was sore, I asked Linn to make a cake to take for lunch. She did that with Daniel and then together we all decorated it.
Sarah said it was 'just exactly what she wanted', which from her is high praise! It was really cool to be able to do this for them.
I also got a photo of the two of them with their teachers
I've managed to do some scrapping too.
(The photograph I've used was taken by Fiona Pierson at the kids daycare)
I decided that I'd do another LO being 'frugal'. LOL. The backing of this LO is from the package of a Prima transparency. I cut it down to 12x12 and tada. A great piece of cardstock.
I then used the plastic bag that the transparency was in as a ribbon and scrunched it up and laid it across the bottom of the photo, then stitched it on.
Do you remember the photo I had of the 'stuff' on my desk (last post?) Hmmm, quite a different end product huh?! LOL! Always the way. But fun to see the progression.
So all in all, today has been pretty productive.
Now just crossing fingers that my back is better for tomorrow.
Later.
Love the layout!
My first baby is heading off to high school this year where on earth did those 13 years go? I remember crying leaving them at school now I won't be allowed to take him on his first day lol. All the moments should be treasured.
Posted by: Rachel | January 22, 2009 at 09:45 PM
It's a little scarey how quickly they grow! My biggest turns 16 this year, 16!! And Molly is 7 in a few weeks.
Matt & Sarah have just grown so fast - and now that school adventure begins!!
Love the layout too - might just have to scraplift some of that!
Posted by: dallas | January 23, 2009 at 07:32 AM
It is the end of an era for them and the start of a new one. Time just goes so fast doesn't it. All the best for them at school.
Posted by: Vicki | January 23, 2009 at 08:47 AM
Hope your back is feeling better
Wow school - it comes around so fast - Matt and Sarah are going to love it
Very cool layout
Posted by: Bronwyn | January 23, 2009 at 09:47 AM
It's a bittersweet moment, saying goodbye to preschool. No wonder you shed a few tears! I remember feeling sad on Ethan's last day, but when he comes with me to pick Tyler up, the teachers are so excited to see him and talk about school. Even now, 18 months after he left! It's neat.
I love the look of that cake, very cool decorating!!
Posted by: Hannah | January 23, 2009 at 09:51 AM
Congrats on their last day of daycare...i can't believe that my baby is 3 in a few weeks!
Love the cake and the layout - very very cool!
Posted by: Debbie - NZ | January 23, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Yes - a bittersweet moment.
Lovely colourful cake :)
I wondered where that plastic cellophane had come from ;-) I thought to myself "Has Trina got some amazing new product?" LOL! Good thinking B1.
Posted by: Penny | January 23, 2009 at 10:59 AM