Pre-school Grad

My little pre-school graduate. . .

I'm so proud of you, little man. It has been quite a year, and I have watched you grow up in so many different ways. You began the year fighting us about having to go to pre-school. You missed being at home terribly, and you did not know one single child in your class. Your least favorite part of school was playing in the gym. In fact, you used to sit by the teachers instead of playing with the other kids.

Now your favorite part of school is playing in the gym!! And, you have become friends with so many of your classmates.

Little Gracie's mother told me what a sweet friend you have been to her little girl. She said Gracie used to cry every day at school during the first semester of this year. She would come home each day and say that there was one little boy (you) who would comfort her when she cried. She said you would come over to her, put your arm around her and pat her back. Her mom said that it meant so much to Gracie! I love how you took something that was difficult for you and used it to help someone else. You are a very special and precious little boy, and I am so thankful that God has allowed me the honor of being your mom. I'm so proud, and I love you so much!

These are all the classes at your preschool. You and the rest of your class are in the green t-shirts! You all sang several songs showing off different things you learned this year, such as how to spell the color words.

I love the picture above because I see a glimpse of Uncle Kelly in your eyes. And, you know how I love my big brother!!!

They announced at this point in the ceremony that your class would be the graduating class of 2021!!! I am not ready for that graduation ceremony, but, thankfully, neither are you!!!

Here you are with some of your friends after the big ceremony!! I love to watch you interact with your classmates!!!

Mrs. Jenny, your teacher, gave you a sweet hug good-bye. I think she grew especially fond of you this year. As she hugged you, she told you that she was certain she would hear lots about you in the years to come. Then, your Daddy came over and put his hand on her back and thanked her for all she has done for you this year. Daddy said that when she looked up at him there were tears in her eyes. You are so loved little one. You may have a small body, but you have a huge heart. And, your sweet heart impacts those around you. Never forget that.

Deana B snapped this picture of us walking to the car, and I really like it!!

Our family ~ right now anyway!

And, last but most certainly not least, is a picture of your Daddy holding sweet Afton.

After the ceremony all of the graduates walked out of the gym in a single file line. Afton was standing along the way, and she reached out her hand and gave you five!!! It was a precious moment! If only I had known it was coming, I wish that I could have captured it with my camera!!

If I am this emotional about your preschool graduation, how in the world will I make through your kindergarten and high school graduations, not to mention college. . .

I love you, my Joshua.