graduation day

Even though she has almost two weeks left of school, Rachel graduated from preschool today!  ( I don't know why they do it when school's not done yet, but oh well!)

Each student receives a character award, such as "Caring," "Sharing," "Friendliness," and so forth.  Last year Rachel received, "Decisiveness: Able to Make Up My Mind."  I was sure it was just a nice way of saying that she knows what she wants when she wants it....in other words, she's stubborn.  This year she received, "Eagerness: Being Excited about Doing a Task," and that pretty much sums up Rachel's character to a "T!"  Here she is receiving her award.

The graduation ceremony consists of marching in to "Pomp and Circumstance," listening to the kids sing a few songs (which she's been telling us about for weeks), and handing out the awards.  Afterwards there is a reception with cookies and punch (Rachel's been talking about that part for quite awhile, too!).  Here they were singing a song.

Daddy took off work so he could come.  And this year Rebecca was there to cheer her on as well.  Last year I was one day away from giving birth at graduation.  This year we're one day away from celebrating her first birthday!  I can't believe how fast the year has gone.

We're so proud of our little graduate.  Here she is with her wonderful teacher, Ms. Lesa.

I'm still in denial about the fact that she's starting kindergarten (in a public school, which terrifies me) in a few short months!  Time, slow down.....NOW!  My babies are growing up way, way too fast.