100th Day of School

Noah recently celebrated the 100th day of school. It just so happened to fall on Valentine's Day, so it was a day full of celebration. My friend, Circle, was willing to watch Noah and Zoe so I could help out in Noah's classroom. I arrived just in time to help them make their crowns.

This was the first time I have been able to help out. Noah was really excited that I could make it. Some of his fellow classmates were so excited to see, "Noah's Mom." A little boy named Hayden said,"I knew it was Noah's Mom because she is so beautiful." I have to admit this made my day. I gained a great respect for his teacher, Mrs. Hoover, she has several students in their with learning disabilities and behavioral issues. I don't know how she accomplishes so much in the short amount of time she has them each day, with all the different levels of abilities. It also helped me to understand why Noah comes home so frustrated some days, when things don't go according to his plan. He has a thing about everyone following the rules or doing what they are asked to do and some days it just doesn't happen. I also got to put faces to the names of some of the kids he is always talking about. I can't wait to volunteer in his class again. It was a lot of fun. I'm also glad that he is so proud of me and that he would want to share me with his friends.

Here is what 100 cheerios look like pasted to a piece of paper.

His class wearing the "100th Day" crowns.
Noah's valentine's.
Enjoying some hot chocolate and candy.
The two of us.