He has been talking about his "show" for weeks. He has been practicing his songs and he has been inviting just about everyone that he see to come to his "show."
The day of graduation came. We entered the auditorium with all of the other friends and families of graduates. Jameson had not just the four of us cheering for him, he also had his Graham-cracker, Papa Terry, Mama O, Nannie, Papa Bruce, and Aunt Rachel there as well. The teachers took turns speaking about the program and the progress that the students have made over the past year. They showed a slideshow of the kids (which of course brought a tear to my eye). The kids sang a few songs. They took turns dancing in smaller groups. Jameson danced to the song "I like to move it!" We also learned that when Jameson grows up, he wants to be a police officer, like daddy. He wants to take bad guys to jail. He was so cute, but very serious during most of the ceremony. He also looked very bored during times that he was not performing. He later told us that he was not bored, he was just paying attention.
After his graduation, we had some treat at a little reception. During this, he said goodbye to his preschool friends and his teachers. I think that Jameson got his first taste of how bittersweet the end of something cal be. As we let the gym, I caught him tearing up (which, of course, in turn made me cry!!). We talked about how it's okay to be sad about not seeing your friends all the time, but also being excited for something new (in this case KINDERGARTEN!!).
We had a lovely family lunch at Greenbelly. This is one of our favorite places to go for a Saturday lunch. We've gotten to know the owner during our visits. So, he held a table toward the back for us, had some bruschetta ready, and even got cupcakes for the kids! All in all, it was a very nice day, even if this Mama isn't ready to admit that she now has a school-ager!!
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