PreK Graduation

Berkeley had her official PreK graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 17th at 7:15 pm. It was one of the cutest things I have ever seen and my face hurt afterwards because I couldn't stop smiling. The kids sang about 7 songs complete with hand motions and they did a magnificent job. I thought Berkeley might be a little shy and reserved up there in front of a packed auditorium, but she was actually really into it and gave it her all. I think she loved the roar of the crowd! I was stunned when she (one of the shyest) and another girl held the flag for the pledge of allegiance. It was so fun to watch and we were so proud and also a little sad to see this sweet season come to an end.

Friday, May 20th was her official last day of PreK. The kids and parents got to enjoy a picnic afterwards (and a beautiful day, thankfully) before the kids went inside one last time to sing a couple of last songs with their teachers and say their goodbyes. It was an emotional day as we also had Kindergarten round up at her new school that same morning and I found out that they are starting full-day kindergarten next year instead of half day like they have always done. I was prepared to have Berkeley "home" with me for one more year and I am a little heartsick that that's not going to happen. I feel pretty sick to my stomach about the whole situation and feel like a couple of months isn't enough time to prepare myself for not having her at home anymore. People have told me that once they start school the time just absolutely flies by until they graduate. I feel like it can't go any faster because the weeks absolutely fly by already. At the end of the ceremony her teacher announced they will be graduating in the class of 2024. When I heard that I got chills because it will go by in a blink. I know all I can do is hang on to every precious moment and enjoy her as much as I possibly can. I know she is only "ours" for a very short season and then we have to let her go. Why does that seem so impossibly difficult and unfair?