Graduation

Yesterday the kids had their graduation from their pre-K class at daycare. All the kids that are going to Kindergarten this fall were in the ceremony. I'm so impressed that their (awesome) teacher went to all the trouble to make such a special event for them. (Thanks Shannon!) The kids have been talking about it for well over a week. The ceremony was short and sweet (which is best for a bunch of 5 year-olds), but was very nice and thoughtful.

I must say, though, that I am so excited and so sad at the same time. My little babies have reached yet another milestone and are going to big-kid school. Where has all the time gone? But they are so ready to go too, both socially and mentally. This will be a great adventure and I think they will do fine.

Still, after five years in daycare (over two at this place), we have developed such strong relationships with the people who care for them day in and day out. And not just care for them, but have been teaching them. I really like our daycare because it's more than just people "watching the kids." They are actively teaching them so much, so much more than I would have if I were home with them everyday. Sure, some of the stuff I could have taught them, but they have so many resources that I doubt I'd do as good a job. It's not like I'm incapable, but it's just that the daycare has all these well thought-out lesson plans/units that I would never have the time to put together nor execute. Kuddos to them! (I guess that's why I pay them the big bucks!)

So, yeah, I'm excited for them to start school, but I am sad that they are leaving such a wonderful group of teachers and friends. At least our little Fenton ensures us 5 more years of daycare, which if he has to be in daycare, I know that this is the place for him.

Anyhow, here are some pics/videos from their big day. I'm so proud of them!

Here is the program their teach made. So nice!

Their teacher put together a slide show of pics of the kids and where they will be going to school. The kids loved it, shouting out everyone's name when they saw their picture, and I can tell their teacher put a lot of time into it!


This is their graduation ceremony. Each kid got an award for something special and then their diploma. Well done!


All the kids waiting:

Adelaide getting hers:

Adelaide got the "Most Responsible Student" award for always knowing the rules and helping everyone follow them:

Kestian getting his:

Kestian got "Best Scientist." We all know why:

Here are their diplomas. I plan on framing them (and their awards) or hanging them up somehow so they can see them everyday:


Here are all the graduates:

Adelaide with Ms. Shannon:

Kestian with Ms. Shannon:

All right! Let the countdown begin. Kindergarten starts in two weeks!