There’s something magical—and a little chaotic—about the last few weeks of school. The days are packed with end-of-year activities, field trips, special events, and just enough routine to hold everything together. For kindergarteners, it feels like the grand finale of an already exciting year. And for Leo, it’s been a whirlwind!
Leo’s school has early release every Wednesday, which has opened up some fun mid-week adventures. This past Wednesday brought very high temps. Naturally, we leaned into the heat while we had it, and Leo and Theo had a full-blown pool day on the back patio. Watching them just be little boys—soaked, silly, and free—defines summer’s unofficial kickoff.
But the highlight of Leo’s week might just have been a very special celebration for a very special teacher. After 40 incredible years, Leo’s kindergarten PE teacher, Mr. Dosch, is retiring. Known and loved by the whole community, Mr. Dosch isn’t just a teacher—he’s a legend. He also happens to be a cousin to both Marge and Mel, which makes him family in more ways than one.
To honor him, the school declared a “Dress Like Dosch Day,” and Leo took the assignment seriously. With a little help from Cousin Jill, Leo showed up looking like a mini Mr. Dosch.
This weekend also brought cousin time! And Leo got to spend lots of time exploring the halls of Blake’s old house school during a cousin’s graduation.
As we wrap up this season of Leo’s kindergarten year, we’re reminded how fleeting these moments are and how fast the school year has gone.
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