When I first started this blog Joseph was barely 11 months old. Dare I say, look how far we've come? He loves wearing ties and has the confidence to do so even at school.
He cuts quite the figure, doesn't he? I readily admit to his charm and pray that it will be fashioned according to a heavenly purpose. His teachers cornered me later that day at school to tell me how their hearts melted when they saw him burst into the schoolyard that morning with gelled hair and a shirt and tie. "You don't understand," they told me. Oh no, I do, I really, really do.
Tie still in place, camera smile always ready. And isn't that the most monochromatic kindergarten class that you have ever seen? Not one child had a different hair colour other than dirty blond. Not much ethnic diversity here; the gene pool runs a bit to the shallow end. I like to think that my genetic contributions just might be vital.
These kindergarten graduations are a little over the top, aren't they? They do provide good photo ops, though. At least for those mothers who think to put the camera in camera and not movie mode thus allowing for a bit of a clearer picture...
Shoes on the correct feet can be left for grade one. The great thing about the kids' school is that any siblings are always allowed out of class to attend the competitions, special celebrations etc. of their other siblings. Thus, Ben and Jacob accompanied me to Joe's graduation. For the life of me, I can't remember where Hannah was. I think that Ben and Jacob came down to the kindergarten room more for the cupcakes than the memories.
And that's his principal whom he has completely and thoroughly charmed. As she often tells me, "If you're ever wondering where Joe is, just check my house."
2 comments:
Wasn't Hannah sick that day? I seem to recall that she had the flu.
I'm glad I am not the only parent of a little boy who loves to wear ties to school (and anywhere else.) My 5 year old has a better sense of style, and confidence, than I do.
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