So the school year has come to an end. Last day of Kindergarten was today. As I was leaving work, I told a co-worker that I was leaving early to attend Caden's Kindergarten Graduation. She asked if I was going to cry. I said no with emphasis--this was a happy occasion. Why would I cry?
And then I saw Caden walk in with his class. I watched my brave, tall, well spoken 5 year old boy lead the classes and audience in the Christian Pledge. I teared up.
I saw Caden's medal--which means he completed all of the tasks for the Kindergarten Olympics--he can recognize shapes, he can read, write, count by 1s, 2s, and 5s. He can recite the Pledge of Allegiance, the Christian Pledge, the Bible Pledge, the Kindness Pledge, the Lord's Prayer. He can tie his shoes-well, almost. Seeing the medal and how much he has grown in the last year made me tear up.
Hearing Mrs. Kempf, Caden's teacher, tell me that Caden was an amazing kid, a born leader, and truly one of the most special students she has ever had made me tear up. (Even though I am well aware that she probably says that to all of the parents!) Hearing that Caden's favorite part of Kindergarten was the Mother's Day Tea warmed my heart and made the tears well up again. Seeing Caden with his friends made me tear up.
So, I technically did not cry during Caden's kindergarten graduation. But the pride and love I have for Caden made some tears of joy appear. Congrats Caden on your first amazing academic milestone! So proud of you!
