Classroom Helper

I'm not sure what my deal was but I was so giddy when I woke up this morning. I couldn't wait to help volunteer in Tyler's classroom. I've been wanting to be a fly on the wall since the first day of school and this is about as close as it gets. The students were making turkey cookies for Thanksgiving, so I volunteered to make the batter and be one of the three Mommies to help the kids make their own cookie. I was a little nervous about the batter because it's very crumbly, but it all worked out just fine. Tyler kept saying on the way to school "Mommy, I can't wait to see you in my classroom. I can't wait to see you at Jack and Jill!" It was sweet and made me happy. He was very good about showing me things but also doing what he was supposed to do while I had to help some of the other kids. He played in the kitchen with some of the girls and played with this car mountain on the floor with some boys. We also got the opportunity to see the morning routine and how all the kids behave during circle time. It did seem like the kids were a bit rammy this morning with some extra energy. I think that's what happens when there's new faces in the classroom AND they're making cookies. Hilarious! In groups of three the kiddos came over to make their cookies. Tyler was my last kiddo and it was particularly special to be doing this food related activity with him just like all the other boys and girls. It was a very "normal" moment and I loved every minute of it (and do did he!)! While we baked the cookies, the boys and girls went outside for their recess. Upon their return, surprise...cookie for snack time. They got to decorate the cookies with icing, sprinkles, and candy corn. The kids were loud all morning but as soon as they sat down for cookie eating, it was silent. I got such a kick out of it. At one point, Tyler looked over at me and said "Mommy, these cookies are so good, thank you!" The other two moms looked at me with those eyes and were like "seriously, that was the sweetest thing." My heart melted...and he kept sitting there making his sound effects "ummm, yummy, ummm delicious". I LOVE YOU, TYLER. Honestly, it was a perfect morning. I chose to stay home so I could experience moments like this and it was a moment of perfection. Honest, pure, loving, unforgettable moments like this make being a Mommy the best thing in the world.

We drove back to Grammy's house after class to have lunch with Matty and Grammy. It was also lots of fun eating white chicken chili and listening to the nutcracker (and a surprise visit from Baca!). Tyler topped off a perfect morning with a tea party. The two of them got a serious case of the giggles having something to do with dancing candlesticks and cups. Matty and I were in the other room and hearing Grammy and Tyler giggle like that is another sound that I can't get enough of!!! We returned home and everyone had a good, long nap! Life is good!