Graduation Day
pamelamyers | May 18, 2015
Today was Sam’s preschool graduation. I can’t believe it came so fast. I swear, in those last few weeks, it seemed like we just had Christmas vacation, and now she is done. I can’t believe there is going to be no more St. Matt’s! It was so great for our family being right around the corner. We loved being able to walk to and from school and just the closeness to home in case of emergency (and we had a few of those – but only a few, thankfully). Sam loved it there, which is the most important thing. But, we all have to move on, and it is Sam’s time to graduate, this time for real. Last year’s graduation ceremony made me proud of her for all she had accomplished in her first year at school, but this year, she truly graduates and moves on.
We all assembled in the church, anxiously awaiting her arrival down the aisle and then, there she was!
My little graduate. 🙂
She walked proudly down the aisle, feeling very sure of herself. She knew it was a big day.
All the kids sang us a bunch of songs before the actual graduation ceremony.
Then, it was quickly time for diplomas. When Mrs. Maylie called her name, I couldn’t have felt happier for her. I cheered as loud as I could!
After the ceremony, we all went outside for some pictures.
Sam was so happy everyone came. It means a lot to her that we recognize her events, and we always try to show her how important we all think they are.
Flowers for the pretty graduate! Orange, with glitter. Could they be more perfect?
We couldn’t leave without getting a picture of Sam with her best buddy, Ava.
Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Dunbar happily posed with two of their best students.
Sam, we are all so proud of you. I still remember your first day at St. Matt’s, you were so scared. So afraid of being away from home, of making friends, and of knowing what to do. You sailed through your two years with flying colors! You learned so much, made friends, and got so independent, that many days, you were so busy talking to your friends at drop off, that when it came time to ascend the stairs to your classroom, you didn’t even look back for a goodbye. We are all so happy for you, and loved watching you grow from such a little preschooler to such a big girl. Mommy will miss these days. You are off to Kindergarten, and that will go so quickly, then you will be in school all day, full time. What will I do without our days together? We love you, Samantha, our little Kindergarten girl.
