Graduation Day

Today was graduation day at preschool. Though Mia's class wasn't really graduating, they performed at the ceremony. They were dressed up in cute t-shirts and "duck" caps. Mia's cap was nowhere to be seen, I assume because she refused to wear it. (We have a drawer full of sunhats at home - acquired before I realized our gal's distaste for headwear.) They sang If You're Happy and You Know It. Mia wasn't exactly keeping up with the hand motions - after all, she is the youngest in her class by 6 to 11 months. Still, I thought she was so adorable, it brought me to tears. (At events like that, it doesn't take much to bring me to tears.) The highlight of the ceremony was the graduating students processing into the room in white caps and gowns, to the tune of Pomp and Circumstance. I'm guessing there weren't too many dry eyes in the room. I myself was fumbling through my pocketbook for more tissues. They closed with a blessing, thanking God for the school and teachers and most of all the children. It was one of those moments when all was right with the world and the future was full of promise.


A few days ago, a babysitter found Dr. Suess's The Places You'll Go on our bookshelf, among several other hand-me-down books that have yet to be opened. While I was familiar with the title, I don't think I'd ever actually read the book, even in my own childhood. I overheard the babysitter reading it to Mia and was really touched by the message. While Mia's latest go-to book is Green Eggs & Ham, I plan to work The Places You'll Go into the rotation.


Note to Mia - On this day, I am full of love for you and I'm imagining all the places you'll go. School, college, France, China... The world is a wonderful place to explore and I can't wait to explore it anew, through your eyes.