preschool graduation

addison had her preschool graduation last week. it was super cute. actually, she's not really graduating. she has to go through another year of pre-k or jr. k or whatever you want to call it since her birthday misses the kindergarten cut-off for this fall. at first, we were a little bummed that she wasn't starting kindergarten. we thought she was totally ready.. intellectually and socially. but after talking to many parents and reading up on it, we realize that it is better for her to start later than early. so it's another year at Goddard school. they have a really great pre-k program and kindergarten prep program there so i'm satistfied and have no complaints. the only sad thing is that some of her friends are moving on. but today was her first day in her new class and she said she had lots of fun! kids are so resilient, aren't they?

anyway, here are some pics of her graduation...





each child showed their names in sign language for the parents



then they sang the alphabet and signed along with the singing



and then sang another song and signed... i think she was signing the word beautiful?



receiving her diploma or certificate



ellie enjoying the ceremony... and her cracker



yes, they're in matching outfits. i do this a lot. i can't help myself! :)



they had a picnic afterwards in the backyard of the school. ellie's a hit with the kids!



addison was grumpy here. some of the boys were teasing the girls. look how mad she looks. hahaha! she's so sensitive!



happy 1st preschool graduation, addie! :)