sneak day

they all enjoyed the new slide

Carter with one of his teachers and friends

A few days ago Carter had his long awaited "sneak day". This is a tradition at my kid's school, one that every kid looks forward to as they enter their last year. Some time during their fifth grade year, the parents come and "sneak" them away for a fun filled day (the two 5th grade teachers come too). This is something that the parents plan and carry out. I volunteered using our condo to get everyone into the indoor water park.

On the big day the mom's that were taking the kids, gathered together and walked into the classroom with our cameras in hand. The kids looked at us funny and whispered a few things to each other. But Carter just had the most blank stare, for a good 60 seconds- I have the footage to prove it; it is hilarious. He later said that he did feel like his mind stopped working for a minute. They (and I mean everyone but Carter) quickly realized why we were there and started jumping up and down cheering. A mom held out her foot and said "here is your clue to where we are going" She was wearing flip flops and it was 30 degrees out. One boy yelled "we are going to a shoe store!" and then another boys excitedly exclaimed, "we are going to get tattoos!!!" The mom has a tattoo on her foot. Classic.

The kids had a great time. I loved watching Carter will all these kids he has spent the last 6 years with. Literally every time Carter saw me I got a big hug and thank you.