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Congratulations to Our Graduate!!

May 22, 2009 by Tracey 5 Comments

Today marks a special occasion in our family.

My “baby” is graduating from kindergarten.
 
She of the long blonde hair, brown eyes, fair skin, tall, slim figure and giant snaggle-tooth smile will walk across the stage in her little cap and gown to receive a diploma that allows her entrance into first grade.
 
Because she aims to please, she will follow directions exactly – sitting, standing and singing on cue. She will appear to be focused on the events at hand, but those of us who know her best realize that her thoughts could be a million miles away.
 
My dad, one of those people tremendously gifted with words, said of this granddaughter, “If her outside looked like her inside, she would always be in dress-up clothes.”
 
This is one of those many moments in life where happiness and sadness, exhilaration and melancholy coincide.
 
Happiness for her, for the excitement surrounding the evening, for all she’s accomplished in her little life so far; sadness for the years fleeing so quickly, taking her slowly but surely away from us one day.
 
With smiles on our faces, much love in our hearts and tears in our eyes, we watch her take these steps today.
 
This post is linked to Amy’s Finer Things and Family Friday.

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Comments

  1. Megan says

    May 22, 2009 at 4:25 am

    Congrats! What a milestone: sadness and happiness all wrapped into one. I love that quote from your Dad. What a great tribute to your daughter.

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  2. Faith says

    May 22, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    Aww, congratulations to the graduate!

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  3. Leah C says

    May 23, 2009 at 12:42 am

    Congratulations to your daughter! I love the quote from your Dad.

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  4. Sherry says

    May 23, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    Congratulations to your daughter! How exciting!!

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  5. Amy @ Finer Things says

    May 24, 2009 at 2:32 am

    I love that quote from your dad! What a special occasion for your family. No ceremony here, but my oldest completed kindergarten this year. 😉

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