He did it!

Hooray for Big D! He is a 1st grader! The awards ceremony was very nice! Big D earned all of his skill badges and we are so thrilled that he is ready for 1st grade. He had mixed emotions about his kindergarten year, but I have watched him learn to read, understand basic math concepts, get excited about insects, and enjoy recess. I have really enjoyed his kindergarten year! He had a great teacher and their were so many great kids in his class. I just hope next year will be just as fun!

Here are a few pictures of the fun event:

Big D and his proud Daddy!

Receiving his certificate of completion of Kindergarten

We finally got a smile out of him!

Mrs. Spargo's class singing "First Grade!" I have been trying to upload a video of the song but it is not working. I will try again tomorrow.

Great Grandma Kanzler! She was so happy to see Peanut #1 graduate!

Grandma Robin, Great Grandma Kanzler, Ryan and Little C (on the computer).

Mrs. Spargo signing Big D's autograph page!

Big D and Mrs. Spargo

Our family! I love this picture!

I am so happy for Big D and his achievment's this year. The thing I have learned the most from this year is that you have to respect where your child is in their pathway of learning and not compare them to their classmates. I personally have always enjoyed school and excelled in the classroom from a young age. I'm not bragging, mind you, I just always assumed everyone liked school! When I was in college, studying for my Elementary Education/Child Development degree, I learned quickly that students are all unique and some may not have an interest in the core curriculum subjects (math, reading, science, etc.). While I was a preschool teacher I found it a fun challenge to try to engage those who were more content playing on the playground and loved watching the spark of understanding in their eyes when a concept became clear to them. I am grateful for my experiences! They have helped me to support my little one, who would rather play baseball or basketball during recess than read books or count beans. I love him for who he is, quirks and all! He's my big boy and I am so pleased to be his mom! Okay I have to stop, the tears are streaming right now. All in all, it was a great day!