Graduation

Ben graduated from his preschool in May.  He participated in the kindergarten class this year and they all got to wear caps and gowns and put on a performance for the families as well.  Ben will go to kindergarten again in the fall at his elementary school as he won’t be six yet, but he will come in with a great head start having tackled the kindergarten skills already this year.  

The class got to vote on almost everything for their graduation.  They chose blue gowns with silver stoles.  They voted on the lunch menu for the family lunch that day of chicken patties, carrots and broccoli, lots of fruit and an ice cream sundae bar!  

They put on a play and Ben was the frog in the play.  He was very cute and participated in the funniest punch line of the show.  It was quite the story!  They also sang several songs.  Ben talked about how much work it was and was so glad it was over!  Ha ha!  They received their diplomas on stage and changed their tassels to the other side once they had “graduated”.  Ben informed us that he would likely be doing this again when he was ten and leaving elementary.  Always planning ahead!

We shared the day with all the grandparents and had a really nice time celebrating these years of accomplishments.  Afterwards, Ben and Mom snuck away to Mayfest downtown.  Ben wasn’t thrilled with this surprise that Mom had planned but changed his tune once we got there.  He was able to do three fun crafts and enjoy a treat.  Mom told him he could pick out a treat as long as it wasn’t ice cream (which we had just eaten).  Ben exclaimed, “Mom, look!  It is perfect!  That sign says ‘Cool off with a frozen pink lemonade’.  That is just what we need to do!”  This whole reading thing has really opened a new world where there is nothing to hide and Ben is in control of the information.  :)

We celebrated more at home with some Lego themed gifts and tickets to visit Legoland Discovery Center in Dallas the following weekend.  What a fun day!