On Wednesday, we got to celebrate with Tavin that he completed preschool! Congratulations, Tavin! The ceremony, as usual, was adorable. Mostly just because of the funny things preschoolers do. I captured a few moments on camera and video.
Here's Tavin on the way in (note all the preschool parents raising their hands to wave at their kids!)...
A little nervous to start, sucking in his cheeks and waiting for the program to start.
He looked right at me and smiled for the camera! In the picture below I feel like he looks like some of my childhood pictures. Mom, you should see if you can find a comparison one that I could scan and post!
Here's a video of their first song where they signed and sang, "Jesus Loves Me."
There were several other little songs and then they did their big production, a reading of Eric Carle's, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." All the children made their own prop paintings. Tavin was very proud of his apple and had told me to look for it. His buddy, Ellie, is next to him and worked extra hard on her golden pear.
Here's a video of the story (well, Tav's part)...
At the end, each graduate's name is called and they walk through a little archway and receive their "diploma" from the school's director. It's pretty precious. The children were all taught how to bow or curtsy and Tavin took it sooooo seriously.
It was short and sweet (and entertaining), but so special. Tavin Dale, you have grown up so much these last two years. Most notably, your speech progress has been outstanding and so exciting. But you've learned so much more (writing your letters and numbers, counting to 100, making lots of new friends, learning how to be part of a classroom, etc.). Not to mention your hard work to learn to read and then the reading we've been enjoying since then. Tavin, we are so proud of you, so thankful for your zest for life, your hard work ethic and your happy persona. We look forward to watching you continue to learn as you grow!
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