And Just Like That...Kindergarten is Over.

 Last night, this guy graduated from Kindergarten:

 

 

The same boy who made me want to pull out my hair when he was 18 months old.  The same boy who was always into everything, climbed everything, ATE everything and was just always on the go.  This sweet boy wants to "tell people about Jesus and help the poor" when he grows up---and fly an airplane on the side:)  He has made me one proud mommy!  I told him not to be embarrassed last night if he saw me get a big ladder and climb up it during his program to get my heart off the gym ceiling!

I loved his class this year.  Sweet kids from really sweet families.

 

 When I asked Roy Austin who he wanted to come to his graduation, he said without a hesitation, MICHAEL!!  We didn't think he'd be able to come and Roy Austin was so sad, but it turned out that he could and we kept it a surprise.  Roy Austin didn't know until he walked down the aisle and saw him!


He did a double take!  Sidenote: a few months ago I found Roy Austin crying.  When I asked him what was wrong, he said he was sad because he didn't have a brother:(  I told him that we would have Michael come visit one week for a "Brother's Week".  So, as of last night, the first "Brother's Week" has officially begun.  I listened at their bedroom door last night to their conversation in bed---so sweet:)

Roy Austin had the best teachers!  This was Mrs. Rebsamen's (on right) first year lead teaching and she did so well.  I know God hand picked her for Roy Austin.  She was so patient and so sweet to him...the picture perfect Kindergarten teacher:)

Nana came to see the graduate....

...and so did Grammy, Grandaddy and Auntie Dawnie! 

 

We went home for a special party.  It was a little chaotic at our house with it being after bedtime, lots of sugar going around, lots of kids running around,  a little boy who was dying to open his presents and a cake getting ready to be cut and then BOOM!

 

This happened.  Poor Charlotte was running to the table and fell into a kitchen chair.  On the way to Urgent Care she said, "They're going to eat all the cake without me!!!"

 

Charlotte is a big Daddy's Girl.  Needless to say, she had his full attention last night. Eight stitches later we were home and she had her big piece of cake!

 

So, Roy Austin's kindergarten graduation will be remembered in many ways.  We are so proud of him and how much he has grown this year--academically, spiritually and physically.  Bring on FIRST GRADE!!!!