Callen and Crew

Fisher's Orchard

Cal's class

Cal is in a class of 11 boys this year. They did not intend for it to be that way, but that is how it turned out. When I called First Presbyterian in the spring to see if there were any openings for K4, they told me there was once space available in this all boys' class. Awesome! Let's sign him up. (From what I can gather, there was one girl signed up for the class and they told her mom about it being all boys and gave her the option to move to a different class. I am thinking that is how an opening became available for Cal!). This class had been so wonderful for Cal. He has a few friends his age from his previous school, but there aren't that many boys his age around us. He either plays with older kids, or on his own. He comes home everyday talking about playing with each of the boys in his class. He is always wanting to have a playdate with one or more of them, and is often upset when one of the boys isn't riding home with us for the afternoon. I have had a chance to meet some of the moms, and it has been so nice. Watching Callen play with his buddies and having a mom to chat with while the kids play is such a blessing! His teachers are also amazing. Each morning and afternoon the boys give the teachers big hugs...so cute! They absolutely love their jobs and love these boys. The effort they put into everything they do with the boys is evident, and I am amazed at how much Cal is taking away from the class.

Cal's class had their first field trip last week! We headed to Fisher's Orchard for a morning of fall fun. Because of state rules and regulations, each child has to be driven to the field trip by his or her own parent/caregiver. (So, that means Doug or me will get to go on every field trip this year!!) I was excited to be able to see Callen interact with all the kids in the class...and meet those I had not yet met. I was also excited to meet more of the moms in the class.

We all met at the Orchard. Watching the boys run to the cars of their friends to greet them was so cute. Each kid was so happy to see the other. We all gathered at the entrance and the boys were led to feed the goats. Every boy (except Callen!) walked over and fed or petted the goats. Cal ran around and proclaimed how stinky they were in an attempt to keep from having to pet them! After feeding the goats, they headed to the rabbits. Soooo cute and cuddly. Cal actually petted the rabbits and walked from box to box admiring them. Then the boys were off to find their way through a maze (thank goodness it was not a corn maze so we could keep eyes on all these boys!). Next was a hay ride through the orchard before heading back for a little educational session. Each child was able to pick 5 apples and a pumpkin to take home.

It was a fun morning and so nice to see Cal having so much fun with boys his age. I was a little worried how 10 boys would behave, but there was not one time his teachers had to raise their voices or get onto anyone. Those boys had the best manners, and listened so well. I was at the school today and his teacher was saying how great and fun this class is. The boys all love each other and get along very well.