Last Day of Kindergarten

I could swear that I just dropped Camron off for his first day of kindergarten. But there I was today picking him up on his last day. Wow, the time did fly. Now it's the last day of school and we're on the verge of all that is summer.

We've had a wonderful first year of "real" school. Look at me... saying "we" like I'm the one sitting at his desk. Well, I may not be sitting at his desk, but I tell ya, with such an awesome teacher and cute classmates, it was hard not to feel like a part of that class. In fact, I wasn't even Mrs. Lande, I was "Camron's Mom". And Meaghan? She may have been in PreK-3, but she was every bit a part of Camron's class as any other girl. She was right in the mix of things with female classmates first thing in the mornings oohing and aahing over the latest fashion, princess backpacks, and Justin Bieber (even though she was like, "Justin who?"). I loved everything about this year.

Now it's time to move on. I have a hard time with change, and I think Camron does, too. For the past month he has been high on the hog about advancing to 1st grade. However, this past week upon realizing he has to leave behind his beloved teacher and familiar surroundings, he was all about staying in kindergarten. I have a feeling he'll be excited for next year... when it gets here. I'm in no hurry for August. I will be sleeping in every morning until 7:00 or 7:30. I am SO looking forward to that extra sleep. The kids will remember to sleep in, right?

And now to the end... which started with a class party on Tuesday: playing and a picnic at the park, and bowling!

That is one handsome kindergartner...
soon to be 1st grader!

Showing his sister the ropes...
and being so protective of her.

Time to eat!

Pro Bowler

The week... the entire year... culminated today with final good-byes. The kids put on a little presentation for their teacher and collected their hugs.

Such a different boy than the one sitting in that
same chair more than 9 months ago.

With his teacher.
I'm not sure who loves her more... me or Camron!

With his good buddy.

Good-bye school.

We've all grown a lot this year - especially me. Or... maybe Camron. Let's just say it was a learning experience for us both. A very positive learning experience.