Yesterday was the kids Halloween parties at school. I was downstairs in my classroom at my student's parties and decided to sneak upstairs to see how Kate and Wil were doing at their parties. Wil was in his typical glory, getting way too much attention for being dressed as a pink lady (more on that later). He was having a great time playing games and solving puzzles. I then walked down the fifth grade hallway and it was quiet and dark. I was a bit confused, but then it slowly dawned on me that Kate was in FIFTH GRADE. The fifth graders have a huge party in the cafeteria. Although it may not be significant to others, fifth grade is a huge year here. Fifth graders rule the school and have lots of privileges that the other students don't. I teared up as it struck me that this is her LAST Halloween party at school. How did this fact escape me? I quickly rushed to the cafeteria and could not locate Kate in the massive groups of boys running around and groups of girls giggling...stations of games and crafts set up and dance party music and way too much food! After what seemed liked forever I spotted her with a group of girls decorating some crafts, she is in her sweet ladybug costume and her friends are all just like her (note the NEMO costume on Jessie). It was a huge relief to me that although she is growing up fast, she is still little enough to be a lady bug and do a craft for Halloween...don't grow up too fast Katie Bumblebee. Love u!
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