These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

I have a new item on my "favorite things" list.
Preschoolers.
Adorably cute, innocent, enthusiastic, honest, loving...
and so much more.


Yesterday morning, 26 cars pulled up to the farm,
and out hopped 28 preschoolers, some with younger brothers and sisters and parents.


Just take a moment and check out each individual child.
Unabashed joy shines through just about every moment!


It amazes me the differences between boys and girls at such an early age.
The girls are cuddly cute and sweet...wanting to pet and hug all of the animals.
The boys... most just wanted to chase and run and jump and throw.


They were all wonderful with the animals and took their turns...
so that everyone had a chance to touch all of the animals.
Unbridled enthusiasm was kept in check so as not to scare the animals...
and the kids did amazingly well.


Of course Ginger and MaryAnn were in heaven.


"Look Mommy"....walnuts! (pig poop)


Sam and Oakley were in heaven.


The horses loved the extra attention.


As did the donkeys...with a little bit of wariness for good measure.


There were budding young farmers amongst them...


The morning was topped off with lunch in the picnic pavilion.


All in all a memorable morning...
for 28 preschoolers,
and also myself!

I received a week's supply of hugs before everyone left.
I just might have enjoyed this morning as much as anyone!

Comments

jaz@octoberfarm said…
what fun! these are the things kids remember forever! was annie hidden away somewhere? i am guessing she would have been running and jumping with the boys otherwise!
jaz@octoberfarm said…
btw...what do you use to cover your blueberries so the birds don't get to them?
Anonymous said…
How wonderful! I love how you share your farm and your life! Terri C
Junebug said…
What a day, I can just hear all the giggles and chatter!!!
Deairdre said…
What fun! Sounds like a great time was had by all.
As an educator I have to tell you, this is a favorite activity in our school! The kids just love it! How very sweet of you to share your farm with kids who otherwise may never have that experience!

Have a wonderful and Happy Mom's Day!
What a marvelous day Beverly! The children look like they had a great time. It is so kind of you to share your farm. A wonderful experience for the children.
blessings,
Penny
This N That said…
What wonderful memories for these kids..What a great way to pay it forward...
Laura Sudderth said…
Very sweet pictures. Have a great Mother's Day.
Suzan said…
How wonderfully GRAND you are to share your heaven with the little ones!!
Have a great weekend!
Leenie said…
Pre schoolers--my favorite! Love those little happy feet and all that enthusiasm. Good on you to let they come by and enjoy your critters.
daisy g said…
Looks like a great time! Hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day!
rosedel said…
Did they giggle about the poop? That was always hilarious for my first graders.
Lynne said…
Such a wonderful age of the children . . .
Little sponges soaking up all the joys of outdoors and the animals . . .
Anonymous said…
Oh gosh! What fun and excitement for everyone. You, the kids, the animals. Just a flurry of fun!