Last day as a 4 year old!

At school today, for part of their "Around the World" pre-k unit, it was China day! The teacher told me on Monday that when she reviewed the week's plan and told the kids which country they would discuss each day, Abby was VERY excited to hear they were going to talk about China! She told the teacher "I was BORN in China!" and I was happy to hear that she feels proud about that at this young age. So the teacher asked if we might have some things to bring in and share ... and Abby was thrilled to take a special children's book about Chinese New Year, a bracelet and tote bag from China, a CD of the "Twelve Girls Band" and her Ling doll that speaks and counts in Mandarin. She also took one of her special silk dresses from China (Qi Pao) and they let her wear it all afternoon (after nap, snack and painting projects! HA)

After mommy cleaned up dinner, it was time to get serious about making a birthday cake for the big day tomorrow! Abby is soooooo excited to be turning 5. She knows that she has to be 5 to go to school, and I know she's going to drive me crazy now asking "when-when-when" she can go after tomorrow and she's 5! It is going to be a long 7 months til school starts in August ... but we do register her for kindergarten in just three weeks. EEGADS!

The birthday princess is tucked in and ready for her big day. I'm sure we will have lots of pics to share ... not exactly sure when the festivities are going to happen tomorrow since Drew goes straight from school to work to choir practice on Thurs nights and doesn't get home until about 8:30pm, and TJ has bball practice tomorrow night as well. Guess the princess will be up for a little two-on-one pampering until the bro's get home to help celebrate. Or we can always have cake Fri! :-)