popsicle playdate

Our family hosted a popsicle play date at E's new elementary school over the weekend and invited all of the families in his class. We had a great turnout with 20 of the 27 kids coming, along with parents, siblings and some grandparents.


Even E's new teacher came (she's below in the cute melon-colored capris and white tee). She seems quite lovely, experienced and friendly.
E bonded right away with his classmate Audrey. I am excited that on the first day of school E will be able to recognize some new friends in the classroom.

best friends

E on his last day of preschool with his best friends. I hope we can find ways for them to be friends for a long time.

afternoon with E

I had a weekday off last week so I spent it much like I would have last year when I was on maternity leave - minus the sweet baby in my arms.
I met a friend for a walk by the river, followed by a coffee and scone at Bakery Bar (the cutest slacker boys are always in there - sorry Tall House, Double Cup!).
I then joined E's school for a picnic and concert in a local park. I love seeing him with his friends. He is really ready to move on to kindergarten and I can't deny that fact when I see how big, how mature, how ready he is to socialize and learn in an older setting.
We skipped out of preschool after the picnic and went to the library to pick up his first Summer Reading prize of the year (a hackey sack) and then went swimming at Grant Park. There is nothing like swimming outside on a warm day, followed by snow cones. When I put E to bed that night, I breathed in that lovely sunscreen/chlorine smell that takes me right back to 1978. It was one of those great summer days, spent with my best boy, that I intend to repeat again in July and August.