Halloween '09 -barely

It was close, but Sofia managed to be twenty-four hours fever-free and cough-free, all around well for her school Halloween Party on Friday. I knew she didn't want to miss it and even though I still have the advantage that she doesn't know what day of the week it is, I couldn't let her miss it only to realize it later on.

I gathered up the kids and headed off to the school. I was a few minutes late and I didn't have time to put on the final part of their costumes, the paper vests and chaps, but they looked so cowboy-y anyway, they weren't missed. This was the first time Sofia had been back to school that week and although she started off a little reserved, by the end, she didn't want to leave.

During the assembly, they sat for an exciting pirate presentation where a magical drink was made from sea water and sand concoction. They also got up in front and sang a song. Then we went back to the classroom where they were tortured by one of her teacher's uncreative and unenthusiastic attempts to keep them busy singing more Halloween songs while the apple and caramel snacks where prepared by the other teacher. Really people, don't go into a preschool teacher career if you're not good at it.

Sofia stands near Johny, her little class boyfriend who appears to be dressed up as a Mardi Gras poker card dealer?

As I sat in the class watching the kids, I noticed a girl turn to Sofia and ask her in a very interested and serious tone of voice, "Are you a real cowboy?"  I had no idea the cardboard belt would be so convincing.
Another girl, later commented to her -"your belt buckle is AWESOME"

Later they played games, ran around outside, and made tissue ghosts.

Sofia is quite pleased with herself, having secured a chair and not ending up in the witches soup.  Wasn't as gracious when she got booted out fourth to the winner.