Our little graduate!

We attended our first graduation event for one of our children last weekend. Gabby graduated from pre-school and will start kindergarten in the fall.

The graduation ceremony was so nice. The kids were all wearing green caps and gowns, and they had a nice little processional in (& out) and all the kids had very big smiles. The kids sang and danced to three songs... Yellow Submarine, Tortillas (in Spanish) and The Adios Song. There was a really cute slide show that had a few funny photos of Gabby in it. Next, each child received their diploma and was asked what they wanted to be when they grew up. It was funny to see "trends" develop as the kids were asked this question. One kid would say something different... and if it got a good response from the audience, then the next two or three kids would latch onto that career choice. Gabby latched on to an interesting one... telling everyone that she wanted to be a horseback rider. This is the first time I've ever heard her say this, so it was pretty funny & cute.

So far, included on Gabby's list of what she wants to be when she is older are: horseback rider, stylist, teacher, doctor, scientist doctor, cowgirl, nurse.

Gabby is able to read all by herself now, and we're going to continue to work on this skill as kindergarten approaches. She does so well when she concentrates on it and believes in herself! She also wants to write everything... from her name to full letters to people. She is constantly writing words that she sounds out on her own and it's so fun to watch this interest and desire to communicate with writing develop in her.

She is SO EXCITED for kindergarten to start. She keeps reminding me that she wants to ride the school bus. To which I fret, of course... because how do you just put your kid on a bus and expect they'll be ok?! Freaky concept to me right now! What if she falls asleep, what if she gets off at the wrong stop, what if someone is mean to her... ugh! But, then, Gabby always quickly reminds me "Mom, I've waited my WHOLE LIFE for this!!"