Graduations and Award Ceremonies

This week I felt like I have spent everyday at school with the kids. Unfortunately with the boys having afternoon kindergarten, they had to sit through it all too which can be pretty boring for six-year-olds. But I find it very important that siblings support each other in their accomplishments. Eric had his award assembly on Monday. He was awarded the much coveted PE award (even with a broken arm.) We were both shocked by that one, especially after my voicemail to the PE teacher. He also received the citizenship award, Pride award, and 4.0 GPA. On Tuesday, they had a special breakfast for the kids that had Straight A's all year long. So the twins and I got to attend that also with Eric. Out of all the ceremonies that Nathan and Zachary had to sit through this week, that was by far their favorite, for obvious reasons!

Wednesday was kindergarten graduation. That was cute. Zachary was kind of in a bad mood and didn't want to smile for any of the pictures or sing any of the songs with the class. I am not sure why he was so grumpy. But regardless, it was a nice graduation. Both boys are very anxious for 1st grade and they keep asking me if it will be harder. I assured them that it would be harder than kindergarten, but it would still be way too easy. That's the problem with being so smart. It's a good problem to have though.

Erin's graduation was on Thursday. Unfortunately I didn't know about her graduation until after I made a doctor appointment for Eric. So I had to leave before everyone walked across the stage and before refreshments. The boys and I left right after Erin walked. She gave a graduation speech in front of the entire 5th grade and all their parents. I was very proud of her for her courage. She wrote her speech herself and she delivered it without one hint of being nervous. She claims she was very nervous though. She earned Straight A's and she was the Accelerated Reader winner for her class. It was a close competition between her and another girl. I couldn't get Erin to put a book down for the last month of school. I almost called her teacher to see if she could assist me by ending the contest early. Erin read a lot and won a Border's gift card. Mrs. Booth is taking a few students to the movies today to celebrate them getting over 300 AR points. I believe Erin had about 700 points.

I am ready for summer. I figure the faster we get through summer, the faster Mario comes home. Melissa, Justin, and Max are coming tonight for a couple weeks to help us pass the time. We have a great vacation planned for Phoenix, Grand Canyon, and Sedona next week. Poor Eric will be limited on what he can do with a broken arm, but it should be fun to see the Grand Canyon.

88 days to go!