Graduation

Collin had his Pre-K graduation from Growing Room last night. I was so proud of my little guy who has come along way in such a short amount of time. The night was pretty eventful. We got home to Daddy watering the plants. Since we were taking a shower before graduation, we were able to help him with some of the watering. Collin also got to sample some of the blueberries that have been sprouting here lately from out recently planted bushes.
We ate cereal for dinner, then quickly ran upstairs for showers. Collin and Ava Marielle got all dolled up for our big night. The graduation was at the AU Hotel and Conference Center at 7 pm sharp so off we went so we would not be late. We got our cap and gown on in the parking lot which Collin was really excited about.
The children had been practicing several songs for their parents. They sang well then each one got to walk to get their diplomas. Collin, as usual, got a little bored and started playing with the balloons on the wall that were above his head. The teachers should have known better than to put Collin up against the wall next to them! Ava was making friends with everyone that sat behind us. She was all smiles, a lot of giggles and worked her chunk-o-munk legs as she jumped up and down while we were holding her.
Then we headed into the lobby for light refreshments. Richard said he would be eating 40 dollars worth of 'light refreshments' since the graduation was costing each parent 45 dollars for this blessed event! Unfortunately they only served cake and punch so I believe Richard only got to cash in 1.25!!! When Richard got our one piece of cake, Ava was a little too close... she quickly reached out got a handful of cake. Before I knew it my face, neck, and chest was covered in purple, green and white frosting. Little Miss Ava was waiving her hands in the air trying to get the rest off her fingers. Collin was asking to take his robe off and have his punch and Richard was trying to clean me off, but it was only smearing. Needless to say I was stained the rest of the night!
We made several pictures with some of our favorite friends in Collin's class, along with some of him and his baby sister. While Ava and Collin were taking pictures together, Ava was trying to snag Collin's diploma so she could taste it (billy goat!) as well as steal his medal. Collin got to show off his break dancing moves for his teachers family as well as sing at the top of his lungs his favorite Justin Bieber song Baby, Baby, Baby.
We got home just as the kiddos should be going to bed. Then it was time for me to settle in for a thriller watching Grey's Anatomy!
I am so proud of my little man. In only a few short months he will be starting Kindergarten. I know this is one of many milestones I will get to cherish with him! Congrats Collin Elijah... Mommy and Daddy love you so much and are VERY proud of you!