Graduation isn't the right word since Bridget has another year of preschool but none the less, James and I went to her completion/commencement/graduation ceremony on May 26 at Grandpa Avery's house. Bridget stood up there with her cute friends and sang her little heart out. It was so fun to watch her!
She's getting so big and some days when she talks to me, I hardly recognize her. Its a difficult thing to watch your kids grow up and start down the same path we've all taken. Her going to school has been difficult for me. On one hand, I love the 4.5 hours a week I have to myself that I can work, go to lunch, do what ever. On the other hand, I just want to bundle her up and keep her locked away and safe from the bad things I know she'll encounter. It's a completely irrastional way to think and bordering on completely bonkers. My sister thinks I'm nuts and I probably am, but that motherly instinct to protect her is so strong that sometimes it just takes over. I'm working on it, most days.
She's been such a blessing in James and my life that I can't imagine our family with out her. My heart bursts with love when I'm around her, even when she's driving me bat shit crazy. In face I'm bawling like a baby just putting these words down. Seriously, I need therapy.
Back to the blog subject, thank you very much....
James has been insanely busy this week but made sure he got away from a long lunch to watch our beautiful girl sing songs with her class and recite a poem with her friend Izabelle in front of all the parents. Miss Lorie and Grandpa Avery have been the best teachers for Bridget and she's made such progress this past year. We will miss them over the summer and are looking forward to her final year of preschool before she starts kindergarten next year. Holy Hell, deep breath mama.
When we walked in, Bridget immediately found us and saw that we were carrying a balloon. I love how her pretty face just lights up when she smiles.
We were treated to several songs that James faithfully camcorded. Oh, the memories.
Bridget and Izabelle rocked their parts. Memorizing poems is something Miss Lorie does all year and Bridget has really enjoyed it. So proud of my little lady!
Getting a big hug from Miss Lorie and getting her certificate. Sniff.
The whole class showing us their certificates. Sniff, sniff.
It wouldn't be Bridget with out a cheesy smile pose!
James and I are so lucky to have such a great little girl. I can't wait to see what she can accomplish in her life. I know she's going to do great things. Mommy and Daddy love you Bridget!
