Movin' On Up

Aidan is officially a first grader. Kindergarten graduation was sweet. The two kindergarten classes lined up, in kickin' Styrofoam and cardboard graduation caps, for a procession onto the stage in the school gym. I saw Aidan, in his shirt and tie, walking with such confidence and joy, and the tears all started a-flowin'. He was so handsome. He looked so happy. I was beyond proud.

The temperature was expected to reach 90 degrees, but Aidan insisted on wearing a shirt and tie for the festivities. (of course, right?). We had to get to the school early to assist with set-up, but after we left Aidan's best friend Danny called our home to ask what Aidan was wearing for graduation. I saw his mother later and she told me Danny informed her, "If Aidan is wearing a tie, then I have to wear a tie, Mom." Chris told Danny, Aidan was, indeed with tie, and so Danny opted for the Alex P. Keaton kindergarten wear with Aidan.

Did I mention the school gym has no air conditioning? 90 degrees, humid and approximately 175 people in a school gym with one door propped open for air? It was hell. The only benefit of assisting with the set up was it allowed me a good excuse to run into the kitchen attached to the gym and keep sticking my head into the freezer.

Each child received a diploma, handed over by the school principal (who used to teach me math back in the day.) They sang four songs, showed us a picture slide show of their year and gifted their teachers with flowers. Afterwards, the homeroom parents hosted a reception in the gym. In spite of the heat, things went smoothly.

While other families went off to nice lunches to celebrate graduation day, I told the boys I would take them straight to the pool. BEST decision I have ever made. I was even eager to get on my suit and jump right in to the water. We stayed at the pool for hours, swimming and playing.

We then raced home so I could get a cookin' and ready for Chris's Mom's birthday dinner. The dinner was a success. Everyone went home happy. And I fell asleep watching a movie with Chris at 9:15 p.m. Another rockin' Friday night for our family.