Day 2-5: Teachers Appreciation Week

This blog will wrap up my ealier post.

Day 2: Bring your Teacher a Flower!


I love getting flowers but I hate to watch them die. I have always wanted one of these plants for myself so when I saw a chance to buy a "Flower" for Potato's teachers I decided to go this route. Well they were a hit.

Day 3: Bring your Teacher a Sweet!

Well I freaked out when I seen these little cupcakes. They were perfectly decorated with a big poofy bow on top. I made sure that each day Potato got to carry one of the teachers surprises to class. Well they were from him so why not. When we would walk through the day-care all of the teachers would ooh and ahh over the sussies that we were bringing to Potato's teachers. When we got into the classroom there was of course chaos with diapers being changed, breakfast getting served, and lessons being taught at the table. Somehow I conned both of Clayton's teachers in letting me snap a QUICK picture.

Day 4: Bring your Teacher a Fruit!

While a lot of kids brought one fruit, Clayton had to out do that by bringing a fruit bowl! There was no other way....right?! Well I bought these cute little bowls and threw some tissue in there and 3 fruits. I mean how did we know which fruit would be their favorite so we gave them a choice. Suck-ups....I know but oh well! Clayton got to carry one of the bowls in and of course we were met with the same oohs and aahs as we had for the first 3 days. It made Clayton giggle when his teachers ran to him giving him hugs and kisses for such a nice prize. It made me happy to watch!

Day 5: Bring your Teacher a Note!

I was a bad mommy and forgot to take pictures but we made cards for Ms Judy and Ms Silvia. On the front of the card I put a nice quote that I found on Google. On the inside there was a color page that Potato made beautiful.

The note for Ms Silvia said:

I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well. By Alexander the Great!

The note for Ms Judy said:

Without teacher appreciation there can't be student progress. By Theresa Grimm!

I really can't wait until next years Teacher Appreciation Week. Clayton and I had so much fun showing how greatful we are to each of them for all of their hard work and dedication.

Day 1: Bring your teacher a drawing!‏

I have never seen two adult ladies be so happy to receive a piece of paper of scribble art. Well my mini Picasso worked on three drawings this week for the 1st Day of Teachers Appreciation Week. He constructed three original masterpieces for Ms Judy, Ms Silvia, and one for the receptionist that kept Mommy sane the first couple weeks that Potato started day-care. I know that teachers do not get the recognition they deserve so the Randolph's got together and are ready to spoil these two wonderful teachers and show them just how much they mean to us and our son.

Ms Silvia, she is the cuddler and enabler. Clayton knows that if he wants something or has a boo-boo of some sort Ms Silvia will fix his problem. She is the one that spoils him in the since that if he feels like staying up and doing art, reading, or singing while the others are trying to sleep.She is the one that when he falls and hurts his lip she sits with him and gives him all the TLC he needs until HE is ready to play again. She is the one that writes very detailed notes to us panicked parents telling us exactly what he ate, drank, how many times she changed his diapers, and how his overall day was. How do you tell this wonderful woman just how much she means to us.

Ms Judy, she is the spunky little lady that is yelling in excitement when Clayton enters the door. Judy is teaching Potato how to make friends.Everyday when he walks in she gives him a big hug after she calls his name loudly making sure all the other babies know he has arrived. Then in a rush you see about 10 babies running to the door to give hugs! At this point you don't give a damn about germs or whose nose is running because when I look down and see my baby boy returning the hugs with a huge teethy grin all other worries go out the door. Ms Judy is the Art expert. She helps Clayton develop is coloring skills and learning the letters of the alphabet.

One of the most incredible things about them is that they are teaching my child the word of God. They make sure to have children's Christian music on while they have free play and they teach them scripture. Well they teach them about Jesus and that he saved us. What more can a parent ask for?! I have put my trust in these ladies and so far they have not let me down.

This week is going to be a great week for them and Clayton. He will be able to make them happy not only with his smile but with tokens of friendship. I will blog about each day and how they react to each gift. Please make sure to read.