Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Graduation Day
Today my daughter graduated from kindergarten to grade 1.
I know...... I know...for you people out there without kids, it's really
stupid. But man o' man...for a mom and dad...and the little proud graduate, the day held as much significance as if she were graduating from her Masters degree.
I have spent the year volunteering in her classroom every Friday afternoon. An opportunity I might add that was priceless and I really think that every adult should go back to kindergarten in their lives....it truly gives you a greater appreciation for what teachers really do. Today was my last day of kindergarten also lol.....and I was there for all the rehearsal and all the prep work. The kids were so excited, so thrilled with the event...so proud.
Things I want to remember about my daughter today:
* the way you were so solemn for this momentous occasion even while so many other classmates dissolved in a fit of giggles repeatedly. You were so committed to an image of decorum. It was hilarious.
* the way you informed me prior to your "walk of pride" that you were going to hold your skirt just so....and then you remembered to do exactly that.
* the way you insisted that the daycare people call me in the morning to tell me that you were very nervous about the graduation and could I please bring Baby Tina (your favorite doll) along to watch you get your diploma.
* the way you instructed me to take care of Baby Tina prior to coming to ensure that she had eaten and gone to the washroom lol.
* the way you proudly remembered your lines for your bit in the song and presentation.
* the way you helped me select your dress the night before and your earrings and your shoes.
* the fact that you and one other girl were the smallest in the class and that the tallest boy towered over you by a full head and shoulders.
I am proud of you...and I love you very much.
Today my daughter graduated from kindergarten to grade 1.
I know...... I know...for you people out there without kids, it's really
stupid. But man o' man...for a mom and dad...and the little proud graduate, the day held as much significance as if she were graduating from her Masters degree.I have spent the year volunteering in her classroom every Friday afternoon. An opportunity I might add that was priceless and I really think that every adult should go back to kindergarten in their lives....it truly gives you a greater appreciation for what teachers really do. Today was my last day of kindergarten also lol.....and I was there for all the rehearsal and all the prep work. The kids were so excited, so thrilled with the event...so proud.
Things I want to remember about my daughter today:
* the way you were so solemn for this momentous occasion even while so many other classmates dissolved in a fit of giggles repeatedly. You were so committed to an image of decorum. It was hilarious.
* the way you informed me prior to your "walk of pride" that you were going to hold your skirt just so....and then you remembered to do exactly that.
* the way you insisted that the daycare people call me in the morning to tell me that you were very nervous about the graduation and could I please bring Baby Tina (your favorite doll) along to watch you get your diploma.
* the way you instructed me to take care of Baby Tina prior to coming to ensure that she had eaten and gone to the washroom lol.
* the way you proudly remembered your lines for your bit in the song and presentation.
* the way you helped me select your dress the night before and your earrings and your shoes.
* the fact that you and one other girl were the smallest in the class and that the tallest boy towered over you by a full head and shoulders.
I am proud of you...and I love you very much.
