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Monday, March 17, 2008

Sibling Rivalry and a Window into Preschool

Throughout the year, my older son (OS) has had a number of parties at his preschool where specific parents were invited to help. I participated in his preschool birthday party at the beginning of the year, and since then I have been waiting for my invitation to return. I was thus excited when my younger son (YS) and I were invited to help out at today's preschool St. Patrick's Day party. Of course, I wasn't even half as excited as YS. While at 20 months-old, he has not asked me any questions about OS's preschool curriculum, he has become increasingly interested over the past few weeks in what happens to OS between preschool drop-off and pick-up.

When we walked into the classroom, YS found that the teacher had set aside a spot for him at one of the snack tables. He sat down and was given a shamrock plate, followed by a sprinkle cookie and then, drum roll please, a frosted brownie. These treats were topped off by a Dixie cup of apple juice. YS seemed thrilled beyond belief! I could just see the wheels turning in his head. This must be what preschool is like for OS every time! The fun didn't stop with snack time. YS joined the other students in going through books, danced to Irish music with the other students, and finally sat quietly with the other students while yours truly read a story. YS even went outside to play on the playground with the other students.

I'm curious to see if YS will want to go to preschool with OS on Wednesday. I predict a giant temper tantrum will ensue. I hope I'm wrong.

A. Elliot's Lesson Learned: Whether or not learning is fun, school is.

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