Muffins for Mommy

A celebration of mothers and children happened in Mrs. Phillip's kindergarten class today. The mothers were invited to "Muffin's for Mom". The students have spent the last several weeks preparing for the event, and all were very excited and secretive about what was going to happen. Bethany said there would be three songs--one serious and two funny.

When I arrived today, Bethany met me at the door with a paper flower she had made, and escorted me to my seat. I sat in her tiny chair, where she sits every day. She had made me a lovely and colorful card with her hand print. She had also written my name on a lace place mat.

While we were waiting for all of the other mothers to show up, Bethany took me out into the hallway to guess which portrait of me she had made. I guessed it on the second try. She had put earrings on me. I didn't choose it, to begin with because I don't have pierced ears. Bethany really wants her ears pierced, so maybe this was a subliminal message.

When all of the mothers arrived we dined on blueberry muffins and punch. Then the students lined up on their carpet, and sang one beautiful serious song and two silly songs. The children thanked us for taking good care of them. Mothers were crying for the sweetness and pride the children showed for their moms.

The program ended and we took our children home. Bethany and I went shopping for Grandma's Mother's day gift. We spent a long time looking, and finally we settled on a gift. It isn't nearly as sweet as having a six year old serve you a muffin and sing you a tune. Happy Mother's Day!