Well this morning was my son's Pre-K graduation.  (i didn't know they did such a thing)  First I sat in the class with him, mind you, trying to fit my big behind in a little bitty chair.  I watched them do their morning activities, all with big smiles on their faces.  We, the parents, then went to meet with the Kindergarten teachers.  I listened as they told us what they expect from us as the parents.  After a long list of commands and instructions, we went back to meet our children.  Attending this "ceremony" was myself, my parents, Kainin's dad, and his mom.  (Kainin's dad and grandmother were in and out being that Joey, Kainin's dad, has another son in the other Pre-K room.........yes I'm serious)  This is a slightly awkward position to be in.  And there are plenty of strange looks flying our way.

Kainin's teacher had made scrap books of each childs progress through the year.  We recieved the scrap books and little keepsakes that our child had made.  She also made CD's with pictures of our child they had taken all year.  (I thought this was a great gift.)  She had also written a letter to the kids that she read outloud.  As she began reading she began to cry.  I too started crying.  It was extremely sweet.  It made me realize how much she puts into these kids.  I felt truly blessed that my son had a teacher that cared that much.  After all the tears the kids got their diplomas.  They were called up one by one, and as they recieved their diplomas, a little slide played with their picture on it.  Each child glowed with excitement.  After the diplomas they also got awards for different things.  Another exciting moment for these children.  Kainin received the "star baseball player of the class" award.  Which comes as no suuprise, because he LIVES baseball. 

I was so happy and at the same time so sad, because it's one more milestone that my baby has reached.  Soon he won't be my baby, he will be all grown up.  I will miss these times where he still wants to lay on me, hug me, and kiss me.  If I'm lucky I'll have a mama's boy that will always be happy to love on his mama. 

Well this was my morning.  As boring as it may have been to you, it has been a highlight of my life.   We, Kainin and I, have met another marking point in our lives, that 5 years ago I never could imagine happening.  I didn't know how I was going to raise a child, but I'm doing it.  And I've never been SO HAPPY!!