Fun Day With Friends Old And New

Daddy, Thomas and I accompanied Gracie on her first Fall Fun Day at school. This fundraiser for Sandy Hook was very well done, and Gracie had a great time. And while we walked around the school (inside and out), I was very impressed with how my little girl has become quite the social butterfly!

From the time we arrived, until the time we left Gracie found many, many friends. Some from Grasshopper Green, and some new friends from school. Every time I turned around she was saying "hello" to someone.

I met her new school best friends Rebecca and Morgan. And, while these are her new best buds, she is still far closer to her preschool friends. While she said hello to these new girls, when she saw old friends like Mia, Emma, Regan, Madelyn, and Carson--they got big hugs.


It is so cute to watch my daughter interact with others. It may not seem like such a big deal to most parents, but when you have struggled with a child who was literally afraid of other children, cling to her new buddies--it is such a wonderful feeling. Plus, whenever I see them together it reminds me of childhood school friends and how we used to play and talk together and be the best of friends.

On the activities front, Gracie jumped in bouncy houses, did simple games and even made candy art. It was basically edible sand art. And, we all had a good time. Even Thomas who was mesmerized by all the people, sights and sounds.

I guess we are officially "school parents," now that we have endured our first school fundraiser and fun day ;)

**Top: Gracie & GG pal Carson. Below we caught up with more GG pals at Candy Art (L-R) Madelyn, Emma & Regan. ***

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