Saturday, May 25, 2013

School's Out

Adam wanted to walk with me on his last day of elementary school

Derek is always charging forward and he was more than ready to leave elementary school. We weren't ready, but it helped us to see that Derek was so ready. Adam, on the other hand, said he's "sad and kind of scared" about leaving his elementary school. He's such a sweet and gentle soul. Life is rushing him along much faster than he would prefer.

On the last day of school, I walked to the bus stop to see all the kids. Adam headed off on his bike like he does every day and the bus left with the other kids. I was still talking with some of the parents when Adam appeared and started asking me a question. He was talking so softly and his little chin was quivering. I could see he was upset and I pulled him over to the side and asked if he was ok. He said he had started riding away and then got sad about his last day. He wanted to know if I would walk to school with him. I said, "of course" and gave him a hug. We walked back to the house, put up his bike, and had a nice last walk to elementary school. 




On the way back I crossed paths with Derek who was on his way to school. Derek's been walking, but Blake wanted him to ride his bike so they could race home one last time before heading to high school next year.

Walking back home with Patrick





Derek and Blake

Neighborhood "school's out" celebration










Helen finally able to relax a little even though she still had a couple more teacher work days. She had to be at her school's graduation the next day at 6 am for the ceremony at 8. Crazy.

Lindsay, Derek, and Emil

Friday, May 24, 2013

Adam's 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony


Our big boy

5th graders lining up




Former graduate of the elementary school inspiring the kids and talking about how he is going to Harvard in the Fall

It's too much for Mommy

Carter, one of Adam's friends, did a great job on his speech

The new principal at the middle school

Derek sat with his friends all the way on the other side of the church

Slide show



Adam getting his diploma from his teacher



Time to sing the farewell song, "I Believe", and really get everyone crying






Adam chose Taqueria Del Mar for his celebration dinner



Some of Adam's friends had the same idea