End of the Year Wrap-Up--Evie

Evie's big day wasn't a graduation--it was a program!

I love this kindergarten program. It's full of songs and rhymes they learned throughout the year.

Songs about dinosaurs and germination and counting and slippery fish. I love playing for these little kids who are suddenly almost done being "kindergarten babies." They sing loud and proud and don't care if they're on pitch or if people are watching them. They love and watch their teachers, and all is right in the world.

The last part of the program was Evie saying, "and thanks to my mom for playing the piano." Then she walked over to the piano with this bouquet from her teacher.

She learned so much this year. Her fear is beginning to disappear when people talk to her. She no longer cowers behind me and refuses to make eye contact. She will actually speak sometimes, even though she will still shelter behind me a little bit.

I can't believe we're all done with kindergarten at this house! Eve tells everyone she's a first grader now. First grade!