Pre-K Graduation

Friday night was Drew's Pre-K Graduation. It was sweet - a time for the kids to be recognized for their accomplishments and to feel proud of completing this major milestone. Drew took it very seriously. It was just wonderful to see him standing tall, accepting his "diploma" and looking so grown up! The poem on the back of the program really summed up my feelings for the night...

Growing Up

Was it yesterday I laced his shoes,

Wiped his nose and soothed each bruise,

Fastened the buttons he couldn't reach,

And built sand castles on the beach?

Taught him to count on his ten pink toes,

Listened with love to his little-boy woes,

Made him eat broccoli, but made it a game,

Guided his hand as he printed his name.

Comforted his heart and dried his tears,

Scolded and cuddled and calmed his fears,

Taught him about Jesus and His love for us all

How He carries and holds us so we won't fall.

Was that yesterday? My how time flies.

Today he's a scholar and worldly-wise,

For now he's grown up and so very cool,

Today he has finished his years in preschool.