Preschool Graduation

Last week, Rosemary attended her last day of preschool. The Monday of that week, the school hosted a preschool graduation for all of the Pre-K classes. Both grandmas were able to drive up that day to be a part of the ceremony and luncheon and to celebrate with us.

Heading out to school

I dropped Rosemary off then came home, got ready, then drove over with Ben, Charlotte, Janice, and my mom. Jonathan met us there. Having Ben and Charlotte there made things interesting, but the program was short and Rosemary was happy to have the whole family there.

The kids marched in to Pomp and Circumstance

The sang songs that they’d done throughout the year. They even did sign language to a few.

Rosemary sang every word

Everyone in the class received a diploma (Rosemary’s is now proudly displayed on her door) and got a picture with Mrs. Davies and Mrs. Gamewell.

Some of the graduates

Once downstairs, all of the Pre-K classes combined to sing God Bless America. I hadn’t realized they were learning this song until a few days before the graduation Rosemary asked me about “oceans white with foam.”

Enjoying some grandma time.

Waiting to head up to get some food.

It was great to be able to all be there!

Rosemary showed off her classroom to her grandmas

Three generations

A hug for Mrs. Davies

First day of preschool – 9/2008

Graduation – 5/2011

It was a great day to celebrate with Rosemary. I really do think she enjoyed going to preschool and learned so much while there. And it was great for her while I was working at the church.

While we didn’t get teary, it was a bit of a bittersweet day. We’re so excited about the next step for Rosemary, but it’s hard to believe we’re already there!