Tu Finis
A- winds up 12 years of public education today with his final final in, of all things, band. I didn't hear him practicing last night so I'm guessing he's not too worried about it.
Baccalaureate was last Sunday. Because of its quasi-spiritual aspects, baccalaureate is optional. Only about 40 students chose to participate. Nevertheless it was a nice, worthwhile experience and we got to see A- in his graduation attire for the first time.
He has a couple of award ceremonies to get through tonight and tomorrow morning as well as some rehearsals. Graduation is set for next Wednesday. Then it's a week at Senior Week down in Ocean City, a summer job, and the first day of the rest of his life.
K-
I can imagine that while you are incredibly proud, there is also a certain amount of sadness in watching A- complete a major part of his life.
You are watching him take the first of his final steps out the door...
A certain amount of sadness? More like tons and tons of sadness. People always talk about how they can't wait for their kids to move out. I've never understood that. I look forward to that day with something akin to dread.
K-
I know you must be proud. The baccalaureate at the urchins' school is a big deal, but it's a private school. A- will be as big a credit to you and as much enjoyment as he moves on with this next phase of his life, just in a different way.
On a lighter note--if you're looking to replace him, I have an almost 12 year old I'd be willing to bargain on. Or if you'd like a change of pace and have a daughter, we could work something out there as well. *LOL*
Well, let me think about it. Do you think they'd tolerate life this far north? Maryland may be south of the Mason-Dixon but it's not very much south. ;-)
K-
Well, I don't know about the climate, but I know my daughter would talk so much that you'd not only NOT miss A-, you'd forget you had D- as well!! I won't send her screaming friend though.