Kindergarten Graduation

I really don't know where to begin.  My heart and head have so many emotions right now.  Excitement, a little sadness, disbelief but most of all, PRIDE!  Addilyn had her Kindergarten Graduation this morning.  She has been looking forward to this day for over a week now.  And then, BAM! it got here, it's over and I can't believe next week she will be finishing up her first year of school and ending a milestone. 

It really feels like just a few weeks ago I was sitting in the same spot I am right now typing up my feelings about her starting Kindergarten.  You can reread or read for the first time that post kindergarten letter and this one 1st day of kindergarten.  Looking back at those posts I am amazed at how much Addi has grown (not as much physically), matured and learned so much.  She has made countless friends that I hear about daily, has learned to count well above 100, has mastered her sight words (good grief I WILL NOT miss that little baggie), can read above her grade level and has amazed me with her math skills.  I am in awe at what she has learned and accomplished since August. 

This morning while helping her get dressed she asked me how many days of school are left.  I told her 5 after today.  She stuck that cute little bottom lip out, scrunched up her forehead and folded her arms.  "But mom, I really like kindergarten. I don't want to be done.  Can Ms. Crim be my teacher next year and the next year...?" I love the fact that she loves so school so much considering the first two or three days she didn't want to go back.  And it warms my heart that she loves her teacher so much.  Because she really has had a wonderful teacher to start her school years off to a great start.  I think, well actually after today, I know Ms. Crim (and Ms. Thompson) love those kids a lot.  You can see it when they smile at the kids, give high fives, hugs and encouraging words.  I'm so happy Addi ended up in this kindergarten class.

Here are a few of the pictures taken this morning. 

 

walking in to the gym
I think this is where I got a little teary eyed

in line to receive her diploma

so proud

"I did it"

Addi is very blessed to have grandparents who could take time out of their day to come watch her graduate and celebrate!

 

Addilyn with PawPaw and Nonnie

Addilyn with Poppy and NaiNai

Aunt Ericka got off work at 7 this morning, came to the house and Addi was excited to ride to school with her (I guess cool aunts outrank mommy) and then watched her graduate.

Addi and her godmother

Kindergarten Graduate!

Throughout kindergarten Addi has made two of her very best friends.  I'm afraid if I blink too quick we will be taking their high school graduation pictures!

Tyson, Addilyn and Kali
Best Buds!!




 

Addilyn and Ms. Crim.  Addi loves her and so do I.  She has taught Addi so much and I am so glad she was Addi's teacher!  Thank you!!!

Addilyn and Ms. Crim





So next week as we close the chapter of Kindergarten in Addi's book of life I can't help but look back at it with a smile on my face and a tear in my eye.  She's growing too fast.  But she's growing into a wonderful, talented, smart and goal achieving little lady.  Mommy and Daddy are so very proud of you Addilyn Dale! 



A day in the life of Reid...

Reid is Reid.  I don't know how else to explain it.  One minute I want to ring his neck and the next minute he's making me laugh and love every minute of staying home with him.  He is constantly keeping me on my toes, making me shake my head and rolling my eyes and giving me a good belly laugh at least once a day.  I feel like I can half way say he's potty trained.  He wears his "choo choo unaware" as he calls them, while we are at home and when we leave the house.  We have very few accidents (as I knock on wood) and has learned to give us just a minute or two heads up when he has to go.  Night time we still use a pull up but I think we are pretty close to being fully potty trained.  (I really hope I'm not backtracking this post next week and buying stock in pull ups again)
Because Reid thinks he's hot stuff and loves his choo choo's he is hardly ever in clothes. He loves his hats, his shoes and his undies!  Here is a glimpse into our every day lives.  I never know when I turn a corner what he will be doing or wearing or both...

Reid decided to bring his trucks and dig in the
dirt while hanging out at Addi's ball practice.
The boy loves his boots and sunglasses!

Let the temperature rise and tease us with the taste
of summer days and Reid is ready to strip down and
haul some rocks.

Who says you can't watch morning cartoons in your jammies
and fireman rain boots?

Scuba Steve or Scuba Reid?!  This picture captures
Reid's personality so well.  He just loves to be
goofy and see if he can make you smile.

Can he fill Daddy's boots?  He thought he was
super cool to be "daddy".  I told you he loves
his undies and shoes!



I said when I took this picture that I would not post it.
However, it's too funny not to.  He decided to put his sister's
undies on his head as a hat.  Yes, this picture will come out
when he starts dating!



And this one is my favorite!!  I am seriously thinking of
framing this one!  It doesn't get much better than a little
boy and his cowboy boots (notice on the wrong feet!),
his cowboy hat and his choo choo underwear!
And who doesn't love that grin?!

So on days like today where he's driven me absolutely batty and I'm counting down the minutes to bedtime, I just look at all these pictures from the last couple of weeks and I can't help but smile, laugh and thank God for choosing me to be this goofy and fun little boy's momma!