What happens between preschool and 3rd grade?

Well, the answer, of course, is a lot.  But I'm thinking more about Thanksgiving and school-sponsored Thanksgiving "feasts."  My preschooler's feast included every child bringing a different vegetable to be added to a stew.  Isabella was thrilled to bring a potato to school.  They also ate the homemade applesauce they helped make.  Sounds pretty good.  And dare I say it?  Healthy.

My third grader's "feast" was a little different.  It was a chex mix feast where all the boys bring something salty and the girls bring something sweet.  "Mom, that means M & M's or chocolate chips!"   Lovely. 

Here's hoping your Thanksgiving includes something more than just chex mix!!