Two exceptional kids finish a great year.

Yesterday was double trouble at the school. Owen had Kindergarten Graduation and Mia had the 5th grade Maturation Program- all at the exact same time. Luckily Gramma Karen was able to come along and fill in since I couldn’t bear to leave either of my babies alone for such big goings on.

I was tempted to take pictures during the maturation program but decided not to torture Mia that way. She was already humiliated enough. I didn’t know it was possible for someone to blush continuously for an hour! I thought the presentation was really good. It was taught by a lady who is both a life flight paramedic and a midwife. She was very straight forward, smart and funny.

Mia has had such a big year full of changes and challenges. One of her goals for the year was to be brave and I think she made HUGE progress at that. Being brave isn’t about never feeling scared, it’s about being scared and going ahead anyway.  She did a perfect job at that that many times throughout this school year. She’s an amazing girl.

Owen is more than ready to move on from Kindergarten. I think he’ll be so happy going to full day school next year.

He loves school, and this year he really loved his teachers.

He made some good friends…

( O and Joe.)

All of the kids got diplomas and then Ms. Allen was ready to give the “Spirit of Noah Webster” award- two kids from each grade are chosen for their kindness, leadership and responsibility. Owen was one of the two kids and I was so proud! I admit, I cried.

It was just a great day with my two favorite kids. Just a few more school events and then we can enjoy a nice, lazy summer together. Hallelujah.