Preschool Graduation!

What an amazing year it has been for Lila in preschool!  I didn't know what to expect from 4 year old preschool, I kind of thought it would be more of the same from 3 year old preschool, but I was wrong.  Lila did happen to be in the blue room again with the same teachers, Mrs. O'Connell & Mrs. Rosencrants, but her days looked different this year.  She was in a two day program last year, but this year she jumped to a three day schedule with an extended class day on Wednesdays. Other than the different schedule the biggest change was her development.  I know, I know, she is a year older so she is further along, but to really see the development in the papers she brought home and the workbooks she started at the beginning of the year and finished at the end...it was pretty awesome!  I definitely think 3 year preschool was educational, but almost more from a social skills standpoint.  The 4 year old curriculum was heavily geared towards writing, math, and the beginning of reading!

Lila had a great year in the blue room and was super excited for her last day!  This year was different, she will go back to the same school, but it won't be for preschool, rather Kindergarten!  So, this particular "graduation" was special...she is truly moving on!

The graduation begins with the kids performing a few songs for the parents!  Each of the songs were so cute and all of the kids did a great job performing in front of the parents staring back at them!

"Y-E-L-L-O-W spells Yellow!"

To see a video of the kids singing "Goodbye" click here.  

After the performances each of the children were called up to the front of the room to accept their certificate and a book given to them by their teachers as a gift for finishing the year.  As each child approached the front the teachers told a small tidbit about the child and they took a bow or curtsied!

Being presented with her certificate!

Once each child was presented with their certificate and gift it was time for pictures!  Lila had a group of girls that she was thick as thieves with!  It was hard for these girls to let each other go as they are all going to different schools next year, one of the saddest things about growing up!

Lila & her besties!  (Sofie, Lila, Lauren, Maya & Jorja)

Lila & Mrs. Rosencrants

Lila & Mrs. O'Connell

Attempting a class photo!

After her graduation we had a special celebratory lunch and then a quick stop at Orange Leaf to top it off with a sweet treat!  As I look at these pictures from this special day I can't help but feel unbelievably proud of our little girl!  She is growing into a smart, funny, and caring little girl.  While it is unbelievable to think that she will be going into Kindergarten, we are so excited for her future and know that she is ready to conquer school with everything she has!

A sweet treat!

Grammy's Song

For those of you that know my Mom, you know that she is a talented musician.  I was surrounded by music of all kinds growing up.  I am happy to say that we have continued that love of music through Lila!  While I was gone on a girls trip to Chicago, my Mom and Terry were in town and they stopped by to spend some time with Mike and Lila.  Very rarely do they travel without their musical instruments and often times a get together has some kind of musical involvement. 

Lila loves the song, "If I Die Young," by the Band Perry and she often refers to it as "Grammy's Song."  My heart burst when I received a text video from Mike that had my Mom and Lila singing "Grammy's Song" together along with Terry playing the guitar!

To watch the video click here!

 

Who knows if Lila will go on to sing professionally like her Grammy, either way, her Mommy & Daddy are just happy that she loves music as much as we do!