What Did I Learn In Kindergarten Today?

So far today (& it's not over) I have gone to MOPS and we made a lovely coaster craft and got to gab. I really love to gab. I love to eat. I love to craft. I love to eat, gab, & craft. So, basically, I had a really good morning. Sure we had a speaker but she only took up like 5 minutes of my time. Jen gave the devotional and she's delightful to listen too. All in all it was a nice morning.

Well I had to leave early today because the OCPA was hosting teacher appreciation luncheon and room moms were asked to cover lunch and duty. So naturally anytime I get to spend with my child (& let's face it gab) I'm in. After arriving on campus and gabbing at the front desk, I head over to his classroom to relieve his teacher. After Grace is sang and the kids are dismissed to gather their lunches and I get to spend time talking with our 5 year olds. Those kids are soo funny!

They love their teacher but it's a little exciting to have someone different hang with them at lunch. That's when the 10,000 questions are asked. Well I decided to turn the tables on the children this time and asked them a whole buncha questions specifically Christmas related...

So girls, what do you want for Christmas this year? Hands raise and as I point to our little ones individually I'm told; dolls, Babrie is apparently still in fashion. Apparently she still needs her Dream House to be happy. & a DSi with all the video games to go with it. OK.

So boys, what do you want for Christmas this year? Again with the hands, DSi, video games, a Robot, that was pretty much it. A kid from the next table said he was getting a gun and a knife. I'm thinking hunting and it's going in the safe.

Looking at their food. So what's your favorite cookie? I found it rather interesting the two favorite cookies were Chocolate Chip & Gingerbread Cookies. One threw in an M&M cookie and another a sprinkle cookie but predominately it was Chocolate Chip & Gingerbread. Pretty impressive.

OK. Kids, If you could choose between a cookie and a cupcake which would you prefer. Raise your hands for cookies. Hands raise. OK, now raise your hands for cupcakes. Hands raise. Interestingly enough the class was pretty divided. I should have really thrown them for a loop and asked them about pie!

Next question, So who's traveling this year? Only 3 children said they were traveling. The rest said they were staying in the area and their other family was close. I won't go into great detail over a lengthy conversation I had with one child about just exactly who they were going to visit and for how long. Can you say TMI? hahaha.. Parent's your children share EVERYTHING!

Last question because lunch is almost over now. What is your favorite tradition for Christmas. I'm sure you will be absolutely excited to hear (and I'm sure a little shocked) their favorite tradition was to open gifts. Well duh that's mine too! But the kids got into the spirit and a few said put out cookies for Santa and one or two said cookies and carrots for the reindeer, another little girl said sing songs, & a few others said sing Happy Birthday to Jesus and eat Birthday Cake. Remember Jesus is the reason for the season. :-)

What I found funny in the beginning of our lunch conversation only our two classroom tables were involved. Before the end children from the other tables and classrooms were participating. Now it's time to clean up and the children start heading to the playground. As I'm walking with my little munchkins I hear a few say how fun lunchtime was. I had a great time talking with the kids and learning just how much our families are alike in our traditions and what we enjoy doing on the holidays. It seems most of us will be doing the Family Crawl on the 24th & 25th and the constant is time spent with family.

Now I guess I need to make some Chocolate Chip and Gingerbread Cookies for our Christmas party! See, there was a purpose for my probing questions! & I'm sure you wanted to know that most 5 year olds want a DSi for Christmas, and don't forget the video games!

Until Next Time, SoCal Marisa