Calling all Moms

Carlie's preschool asked all the moms to come in today. We all sat in a room with refreshments and chatted waiting for the program. She liked picking out what we both wore for the special day.

{Portraits are behind Carlie}

On one wall were children's drawings of some scary looking people. Then, some of the seasoned preschool moms told us that they were portraits of us and we were going to have to figure out which one was us. Two moms weren't there, I'm beginning to think it was because they didn't want to see how their children would draw them. I'm glad it was only a head shot! On each portrait the children were asked to finish the sentence "My mom is special because she..."

{Doesn't this look just like me?! Carlie is such an artist!}

Carlie's was a give away! Hers' read "My mom is special because she makes me shells with cheese and sauce". She loves pasta! And not just kid pasta but pasta with bell peppers or just basil and parmesan cheese.
She gave me a blue necklace and blue eye shadow so I was a little puzzled. I've never worn blue eye shadow and I only have one necklace, pearls (they're white). And if I ever do try to wear blue eye shadow please tell me that one of you would stop me!
I'm a sucker for singing kids! It was really sweet to have Carlie so excited to show me what she had made. She's been giddy all week. She had hidden something in her book bag for the past few days telling me "don't look in my bag it is a surprise, kay?".
Each child gave a flower in a cup with a future flower (a seed), picture of mother/child taken at the beginning of the year (notice the tan), the portrait and a book of blessings (from the teachers). It was a great way to start the day!