Kindergarten Awards

Glenn had his kindergarten awards this morning. All of the kindergartners walked silently into the cafeteria (that was impressive). And then they sang several songs. It was so cute! Each student in each class was recognized. The picture is dark and fuzzy because I was on the opposite side of the room from where his class stood.


And then they sang a couple more songs. My favorite was they sang to the Grease tune, Summer Lovin', but changed the words: "Kindergarten, happened so fast. Kindergarten, had me a blast. Found a teacher, perfect for me... "
It was awesome! They even had the boys and girls singing separate parts, just like in the Grease tune.

Then we went back to his classroom and the teacher had put together a scrapbook for each child to bring home. That was a lot of work! And we have a portfolio of work across the whole year. She also gave us some workbooks, ones they didn't finish (and we got an extra one because I was asking what she would recommend- yay!). So, we'll be having "school time" throughout the summer to keep him up on his skills. He actually enjoys it- hopefully that continues.

They also received their Kindergarten Completion Certificate. Here's Glenn getting his:


And standing with a proud brother:


And someone can't wait to go to school, too:


Glenn will have field day this afternoon. Of course it's going to be in the mid 90's. It's only a half hour, but it's going to be a hot half hour.

Alexander is signed up for preschool. We went to visit last week and he loved it. He wanted to follow the other kids and enjoyed playing with the toys and playing on the playground. It's a small preschool in a church 10 minutes from our house. He's signed up for two days a week, 3 hours a day, but is on the wait list for three days a week. If he stays in the two days a week class, he'll be in it with one of his friends from our play group. If he gets in the three days a week class, he'll be taught by our friend that lives around the corner from us. So, either way, I'll be happy. He didn't want to leave the school when it was time to go. And on the way home, he said, "My school is fun!" in the most excited voice possible, over and over again. He realizes that when he starts school, Mommy and Daddy won't be there with him, and he says this often and then says, "Only me." And randomly through the day he says, "Mommy, I miss you, too." (He always says, too for some reason). But he won't start until the end of August. So, he's got a while.

Glenn gets out for the summer Wednesday of next week. Then we have swim lessons planned for both boys the following week. Then we'll be staying in Orlando for a week, visiting Busch Gardens and Bob's sister and family will also be in Orlando for part of that time. So, we've got a busy month ahead of us, but it'll be fun!