William George being in K4 has proven to be an odd, sentimental marker, since the girls started K4 when he was one month old. Although illogical, the experience makes it seem like we have come "full circle" and we are feeling nostalgic and a little shocked by how quickly his preschool years are passing.
This is probably because Grace and Lauren keep comparing their K4 experience with his, by saying things, like, "Ohhh, you're going to love field trips," and "We loved our parties and graduation!"
And we probably feel pulled back in time because we got the sweetest note from Grace's K3 and K4 teacher, Mrs. Diana, last winter. We loved Mrs. Diana, and she had kindly noted George's age on our Christmas card and told us she would love to have him in her class. Now, George is happy at our current school with his friends, and he is able to go half days at preschool, whereas he would be required to attend all day, five days per week, at the girls' former school. We decided to leave him where he is... but... it did pull at her hearts to consider having him in her class.
We cannot help but think about the girls' K4 year, and how they excitedly came home each day to play with their new baby brother (such as here, here and here).
The only difference now is that William George will likely say, "Take a picture of my booty, mommy!"
And we take the photo, because we know that he will be in fourth grade in the blink of an eye.
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