My “baby” is a Senior, graduation day would have been this coming Friday, but …. like graduations across the US, COVID-19 has prevented them from happening. COVID can’t keep this Mom from being sentimental though. So if you need a break from the pandemic craziness and want to take a walk on the sentimental side, enjoy this short video clip of a book that I read to my children countless times.
The memory of this book came to me as I was thinking of him graduating and remembering when I took him for Kindergarten registration. I felt so proud as he sat politely and answered the questions and showed what numbers and colors he knew. Then we got up and said goodbye and started walking out of the room when he turned around and looked at the 2 teachers at the registration table and said, “Just so you know… I am NOT going to kindergarten, I am staying home. Turned around and started walking away as I now was left with a touch of redness in my face. Oh how the years have have flown, he did go to kindergarten and has excelled in school and I couldn’t be more proud!
Nuggets of Gold 
Was that corny video supposed to leave me with a lump in my throat? Well it didn’t. Not really. Well, maybe just a little lump. Could have been bigger but I doubt it.
I didn’t want to go to kindergarten, either. On my first day of class I was told to stand in front of the class and introduce myself. So I stood in front of the class and then turned my back on everyone. I guess I was shy and just wanted the hell out of there.
Why don’t you hold a graduation ceremony for your son, online? I’m sure we’d all love to wish him a Happy Graduation.
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Haha! Yes, it was, but I see it didn’t “cough…cough” succeed, eh, just a little lump?
Awh on turning your back! I thought I would have to pry him off of me on the first day of kindergarten to get on the bus,but actually he was so excited about riding the big yellow bus that he got on without even turning around to wave at his poor Mama, who was maybe choking back tears.
Ahh! I like your idea, I will have to think. 🙂
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I like my idea, too. But please, don’t strain any muscles in your head while thinking.
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You are “funnny”!
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So cute ❤️ I feel sad for all those who don’t have a formal ceremony to celebrate such a huge milestone.
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Thanks! You are right it is a huge milestone! We will figure out something. He is one who doesn’t like a big fuss made over him, very low key. He tells me I an more upset by him not having a formal ceremony than he is. 🙂
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Congrats to your senior! And I’m sure a lot of kids say that they don’t want to go to kindergarten. I remember wanting to fly away to Neverland with the fairies instead 🙂
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Thanks Meg!! OH yes to fly to Neverland! 🙂 Who wouldn’t want to do that!
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When we went to pre k orientation my daughter tried to slide out if the room on her butt…thought I wouldn’t notice…but congrats!!
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Ha Ha! Gotta love the way kids think! 🙂
Thank you!
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Right?!
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Congratulations on your ‘baby’s’ rite of passage. Here’s to a future that is safe where all dreams are fulfilled.
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Thank you Monika!! 🙂 ❤
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That is one of our favorite books, but we’ve never gotten through it without some tears.
Congrats and best wishes to your son!
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So did you have tears as you listened to it this time? 🙂 It is an emotional book!
Thanks for the best wishes!
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how could I not!
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😊
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