Keep the Joy: What I will remember about Natalie's last day of school

Today was officially the last day of Natalie's K3. They mostly had just a party scheduled for today. I knew they were getting lunch from Chic-fil-A catered in (we sent in the money last week). However, I should have looked at the note just a bit more closely.

Dropping Natalie off this morning, I planned on running an errand or two before going back to the house for one last quiet morning. She had picked out a new outfit from her grandma, which was kind of dressy but very cute. The lady opening the car looked at her and asked me the last question I thought she would ask. She asked, "Does she have her swimsuit on under that?" Giving her the completely clueless look, I answered, "Umm, no." I was then informed that they were running through sprinklers and working with sidewalk chalk during the party. So, this began the race back home. I usually am not in a hurry leaving the school, but this day was an exception. Nicole & I went home and quickly grabbed a swimsuit and other clothes, plus a towel, and went back to give these to Natalie. I changed her quickly in her classroom and then went back home to feed Nicole and have her nap.

Since Nicole was late for her nap, she was a little later waking up. I had wanted to get some pictures at the party, but these were all we had. At least I have a picture of her with Mrs. Brogden! When I entered the classroom to pick Natalie up, Mrs. Brogden informed me about Natalie's most recent activity. Mrs. Brogden had told the kids to sit in a circle while she went to each one of them to help them undress the wet clothes & put on dry ones. She looked around and Natalie was running around without a stitch on!