Success! the bunnies have all hopped away, a canopy has been put up,  our playground use can be resumed!!

On a sadder note, on of our families is no longer returning after their summer break. The grandparents live in town, and help get the girls ready in the morning, have breakfast, and then drive them to school. Their grandfather has been having heart trouble, and they don't think they can care for the girls like that any longer. The children live a few towns over, and it is  difficult for their parents to get them up earlier and get them ready for the day, as they are both teacher in surrounding towns and would have time restrictions. They have always complimented our classroom and are distraught about the need to leave. Their last day was today, and my assistant Susie and I were just as upset as the family. Lots of tears and hugs, we gave them a goodbye gift- pillow cases with a photo of the girls with us, and on the back printed their name in colorful large print. I hope the family emails us photo and video updates as the girls grow up, the youngest we have known since she was born and we would love to see videos of her fully talking, as she is trying to now.

Having children leave can be a sad experience.