Tuesday, February 13, 2007

You read about the pink hat - Now meet the pink apron!


Dylan and Kyle go to school. OK, so it's preschool, but it's school. They seem to love their teacher, Miss Melissa, and I think they are in desperate need of the structure that preschool provides - You know, especially since Michael and I let them run around all crazy-like and do whatever they want. No, no no . . .


I drop them off at 8:30 AM and pick them up at 12:15 PM. During that time they learn about something: butterflies or birds and feathers or Valentine's Day or whatever. They do an art project that revolves around the lesson. They play outside. They have storytime. They eat lunch. They have free time to play inside. In just under 4 hours, it's about all you can do with 6 kids. Usually when I pick them up at 12:15, they are enjoying some free play time. It's always fun to see A) who they are playing with and B) what they have chosen to do with their time.


On Monday when I walked in the door, Dylan was cooking. Not really cooking, but pretend cooking on one of those kid-sized pretend kitchens. If I remember correctly, I believe he was frying eggs. It was adorable, but more adorable was the pink apron he was wearing. Oh, and the purple beaded necklace. Just like a good little homemaker.


Kyle was running around with a giant snake trying to scare the other kids.


It's such a gift that I can experience the juxtaposition of my children's likes, dislikes and talents. Dylan loves to "pretend," loves storytime, and loves to talk (and listen). Kyle loves any kind of hands-on activity, whether it's cutting paper for an art project, or stacking blocks, or pointing out the letters that make up words.


I love that they are completely different kids, that they play well with others, that they are so aware of each other's likes and dislikes ... Although I wince at the thought of them being all grown up just yet, I can't wait to see what fabulous people they become.