Chase is my oldest grandchild. He has now completed 5th grade and will move on to middle school next year.
While Chase and his parents posed for photos, little sister is busy looking at the book Chase wrote and illustrated about his life.
When my son, Paxton, finished 5th grade, it didn't impress me as a milestone. But now, I realize that it is one large step toward graduating from high school, which leads to a tearful drive home after spending the day moving him into a college dorm, from which he never returns to live at home again.
I did see a few tears in Chase's mother's eyes when they showed the video of the 5th graders which included pictures from their Kindergarten year through 5th grade. Gee, how time flies and how they change.
But the next evening, I was delivering greetings on behalf of the School Board at C.E. Byrd High School's graduation.
Our current Superintendent wanted the high school graduations to be more formal and for the school board members to be more involved. So board members now wear their college graduation robes and each is assigned a high school graduation to give greetings and congratulations from the School Board and stand with the principal and superintendent to shake each student's hand as they cross the stage to receive their diplomas.
Byrd is by far the largest high school in Caddo and had 478 graduates this year. My legs and hand was very tired after that. I never look forward to going, but I always love it when I'm there.
Some students look you in the eyes and give you a firm handshake and some struggle with both. I even got a couple of hugs from very jubilant young guys. Those were really cool.
I can say for sure that watching other people's children grow up and a lot easier than watching my own.
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While Chase and his parents posed for photos, little sister is busy looking at the book Chase wrote and illustrated about his life.
When my son, Paxton, finished 5th grade, it didn't impress me as a milestone. But now, I realize that it is one large step toward graduating from high school, which leads to a tearful drive home after spending the day moving him into a college dorm, from which he never returns to live at home again.
I did see a few tears in Chase's mother's eyes when they showed the video of the 5th graders which included pictures from their Kindergarten year through 5th grade. Gee, how time flies and how they change.
But the next evening, I was delivering greetings on behalf of the School Board at C.E. Byrd High School's graduation.
Our current Superintendent wanted the high school graduations to be more formal and for the school board members to be more involved. So board members now wear their college graduation robes and each is assigned a high school graduation to give greetings and congratulations from the School Board and stand with the principal and superintendent to shake each student's hand as they cross the stage to receive their diplomas.
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Some students look you in the eyes and give you a firm handshake and some struggle with both. I even got a couple of hugs from very jubilant young guys. Those were really cool.
I can say for sure that watching other people's children grow up and a lot easier than watching my own.
I always get great pleasure and fulfillment from seeing young people move on to the next phase of their life and hope that i may have played a part, however small, in that process.
ReplyDeleteOur future in the making ...
Perhaps the young lady is just very tall ;0)
I like what you say about watching the other guy's kids grow up. neat idea to have you wear your college grad stuff and bring greetings. we rented our stuff.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on this beautiful photos. Best regards.
ReplyDeleteYou clearly are a busy lady.
ReplyDeleteChildren do indeed grow up quickly, more so when they are our own; one moment they are in the nursery class, blink and by the time you open your eyes again they are leaving home heading to university.
I can empathize with you though I do not have my own children yet. My nephews and niece are our sweetest treasures in the family and i have witnessed their developments! Sometimes we wish they'd be forever young but it is endearing when they continue to have a close relationship with us even if they have developed other friendships other than us :D Hope you had a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat! Children grow up! I was wondering where mine went and who these little people were following me around. Must be grandchildren! How fast it all goes...
ReplyDeleteSo good to celebrate those milestones.
ReplyDeleteI dread them but agree! I loaned my robe out- I would have to buy another one! LOL- congrats to Chase and would love to see that book! :-)
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