End-of-Year Highlights

I should just move on and resign myself to the fact that I was a TERRIBLE blogger the last couple of months, but how can I go forward without marking the end of Grayson's year in kindergarten?!? I can't. And I can't believe that he's not in kindergarten anymore!!! What a great year he had. His favorite part? Recess, of course. But in the classroom, he was a super little student. I'm so proud of him for learning so much, but more than that, I'm proud of him for not being one of the "naughties"! Ha! He truly gave it his all while being kind, respectful, and well-behaved. Phew! And ever so slowly, we are starting to see those wings of his spread out a little wider by the day. He's always been our shy guy, kind of like someone else I know well--me! And to this point, he has never really been one to fly solo. Instead he has always been more content to ride on the wings of others. But this boy, he's going to soar soon! All on his own.

Grayson, your mom is so proud of you. Proud that you walked into your classroom on the very first day without shedding a single tear. Proud that you fell in love with soccer and gave it your best out on the field. Proud that you performed up on stage with your classmates even when you were incredibly nervous and didn't really want to. Proud that you can actually read now! On your own. And you choose to read! On your own. Proud that you now write incredible stories full of rich content about your life, your family, your friends--may you always love to write! Yes, Grayson, you had a great year in kindergarten. But that was only just the beginning. I can't wait to see what new heights you will reach next year as you take flight on those new wings of independence. Go high, Buddy!

(Speaking of performing up on stage...the kindergarten classes at G's school put on a DARLING end-of-year fashion show. It was NOT his favorite thing, but he did it! And judging by the picture below, the soccer uniform is one of this season's hottest trends! Ha! Ha!)

Our buddy Garrett strutting his swimwear!


Isaac in his OSU Beavers attire.

Here they are singing the grand finale--Big Dreams.

And one last pic--a fitting finale for this post. Here's one of the MAJOR reasons why G had such a great year:

Thank you, Mrs. D!