Pre-K Graduation 2013

Tell someone without kids that you are going to a Pre-K graduation and you will see a lot of eye rolling, hear comments about how that takes away from the "real" graduation, or ask what they have actually accomplished?  And until tonight, I probably at least partially agreed.  I have never been big into the ceremonial type things.  I did not attend graduation for my bachelors degree and reluctantly agreed to walk for my masters (which was the most boring ceremony in the world) only to please my father.  Heck, I did not even have a traditional wedding ceremony....but just wait until you see these cuties in their little caps and gowns.  I could just eat them up!!!

Seriously, just to see those smiles makes it worth it!

The daycare did a cute little ceremony asked each kid to tell the audience of sniffing parents what their favorite color was and what they wanted to be when they grew up,

then had a picture presentation of our kiddos from babies to "big kids". In a flash, they have gone from these helpless infants to these sassy, opinionated little human beings.

And I know before I blink again this will be high school graduation.  So let me treasure THIS moment.

Gosh, how I love him! 

These moments should be celebrated with friends and family.

It is hard to believe next year he will be a real "school-ager" and it is depressing to think that his circle of friends will change.  Not only has he been with this group since he was 4 months old, but some of the other parents are my closest friends.  We have all grown up together over the past 5 years. We have shared parenting struggles and rejoiced at seemingly small accomplishments that only parents with kids of similar age can understand.  

So roll your eyes all you want friends, this IS a big deal and should be celebrated.  Our babies have made it to this point in life despite my parenting blunders, poor choices, and unhealthy meals I have made for them, here they are alive and well.  I celebrate this day with my village members.  The ones who have helped me raise my son, they've helped instill values; taught numbers, colors, letters, shapes; taught how to share, take turns, and work through conflict.  They have given me advice when my son has gone through not so pleasant stages and guided me when I have gone through not so pleasant stages!  

So thanks CVCS for all the hard work you have done over the past 5 years with my kid (and myself)  and for putting together a sweet little Pre-K ceremony! 

As the evening went on, both kid's classes performed for the annual fundraiser

Love these kids!