This past weekend our beautiful boy graduated from his preschool. It was a lovely celebration of his time there, and a day that made him feel super proud of himself, and us even prouder of the little boy he is becoming.
It was only sprung on me at the last minute that this was a hats, gowns and scrolls kind of graduation. I had kind of figured that he'd stand with his fellow class mates and they'd get a certificate and that would be it. But no, this was the real deal with all the pomp and ceremony of a graduation... and I for one loved it. It was a fitting tribute to what has been such an amazing time for him. And it was amazing to get to celebrate that with him.
I confess I fought back a big lump in my throat as the preschool manager presented "the class of 2015" and they each filed in in their outfits. There was that nagging feeling in my heart of "how did we get here already?". But it quickly disappeared when I saw his huge beaming smile; he could not have looked prouder of himself, nor more grown up, or more handsome (but then I am his Mummy, so I would think that).
I think I grinned from ear to ear the entire time as I watched him with his friends, waiting for his name to be called to go and collect his scroll and book. And when his time came, instead of shaking hands he went for a big high-five... of course he did... that's just him all over!
I'm pretty sure that it hasn't fully sunk in for him yet that this signals the beginning of the end of his preschool days. Because while he is oh-so-excited to start school in September, I'm not so sure he realises that means leaving "his preschool ladies" behind. But I'm glad he got to have this special occasion to mark this moment in time.
And he clearly got that it was a very special moment, because he even requested a "family meal" out at a restaurant afterwards... and who were we to refuse.
^ our little graduate of the class of 2015
^ so big and yet so little at the same time
^ super proud mummy
^ and a very proud daddy too
^ because it's obligatory to have your photo taken with your parents when you graduate
^ and because when four year olds graduate they just want to scream with excitement
^ well.... how could we not?!?!?!
^ at his requested graduation 'family meal'
^ god I so love this little gang of mine
Aww that's just so sweet! Kitty had pre school graduation a couple of weekends ago and it was just so lovely, held in the nursery garden with all the kids in their hats and Buck's Fizz for the parents. It was a lovely way to celebrate the end of nursery and to say goodbye to some of the other families that we won't see again - and I can't believe they're all big enough for school now!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to have a proper celebration as they end this stage and move onto the next one. Preschool has been such a big and important step for him, and I absolutely loved that it has had a big exciting finish. But yes.... next step school, and I still can't believe he is big enough. x
DeleteHow adorable is this post. Love it. Well done to your little guy and what a gorgeous selection of family photos. x
ReplyDeleteThank-you. It really was the loveliest day, so much fun and such a lovely celebration. x
DeleteAhh gorgeous photos, he looks adorable! x
ReplyDeleteThanks Jess, I thought he looked pretty adorable too... brought a little lump to this sappy mummy's throat to see him all dressed up. x
DeleteThat is the cutest thing! Love the photos of all of you, lots of happy smiley faces.
ReplyDeleteOh it really was. So cute! And I absolutely loved it. x
DeleteThis is just so adorable! Our little boy graduated from preschool this year too - off to "big school" (kindergarten) in just a few weeks - YIKES!
ReplyDeleteIt happens so fast doesn't it? Babies one minute and off to school the next. Which is why I think a little graduation ceremony is a sweet way to finish one chapter before another starts. x
DeleteThis is just the most adorable thing I have ever seen! GO BB! What a clever boy and wishing you lots of luck on your journey in September. Beautiful family photos of you all too- love our besties. x
ReplyDeleteOh Katie, it was so adorable. I was so excited! As was he. And such a nice celebration for him as he takes these new steps towards school. x
DeleteThis is just adorable! How cute does he look in that little gown?! Such a sweet idea... We have Ava's on Wednesday... I've got the tissues at the ready!
ReplyDeleteIt was so so cute. Made me quite teary. I hope Ava's goes well this week, definitely take those tissues. x
DeleteAww, such a cutie in his little gown! And a lovely way to mark the end of pre-school. Gorgeous pictures of you all. xx
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely a lovely way to mark that big change... for all of us! He had such a lovely time. x
DeleteAww this is so sweet! x
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura. It was. x
DeleteHow beautiful is this! fantastic!!! Oh bless him, its such an overwhelming thing to think about but look at his little face :) xx
ReplyDeleteHe was so incredibly excited. It was adorable. I think he just loved the fact that it was such a big celebration and that it made him feel like such a big boy. x
DeleteOh Lucy this almost made me cry. BB is growing up so fast and looks so old in his cap and gown. Wow. Lovely post and so full of love and emotions. Can't believe our little ones are starting school? Can you? He looks ready and excited though always a bonus!!! Loving your bump now too misses about time it said hello. ;) Lots of love. xo
ReplyDeleteAh Lucy this is just too cute for words!! We didn't have a ceremony like this last year but I wish we had. I just love the cap and gowns. Also you look radiant!! xxx
ReplyDeleteThese photos are so cute. In fact they remind me of some you took when you were pregnant with BG! I love your dress too x
ReplyDeleteThose years really have flown by but look at what a gorgeous little dude he has become?! I was so emotional reading this, such a lovely thing for the preschool to do x
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