The Stinson Family: PreSchool Graduation. . Hooray!!

Ansley's big day arrived. . .she "graduated" from PreK--Class of 2023!

Yesterday was Ansley's Preschool Celebration. They aren't supposed to have graduation since its a Georgia PreK program, but they did have a great little presentation and ice cream party.

The most memorable part, was playing the graduation music while each child came and shook Mrs. Dawn's hand to receive their diploma. I didn't cry at all except the night before when I took a little trip down memory lane. It just seemed liked yesterday I held her in my arms for the first time while she smacked like a baby bird. I had no idea why she was doing it. "She's hungry" everyone said. "Well what do I do with her?" I asked. "Feed her!" they said. "How?" I asked. Its funny now to think back to that very first conversation I had with my family as a new mom holding my newborn, but I was so nervous five years ago. Today. . I am just filled with JOY! My big girl will be starting kindergarten in August at Shiloh Point and I am so proud of her. She has grown, matured, and learned so much this year.

She is a kind, sweet, and thoughtful spirit. She often thinks about others feelings because she doesn't want to hurt them.
She is a comedian. Her teacher says she loves to make others laugh.
She is very bright. She is like a little sponge and picks up knowledge so easily. She loves sharing new facts with me and I have learned SO much from her.
She is strong-willed. . .not sure this is a great character trait right now, but I can see this developing into a strong sense of independence in a few years.
She is artistic. She loves to paint, color and create.
She is very emotional. I have read that being super emotional is a sign of intelligence. Lets pray this holds true and transforms into some awesome college scholarships one day!
She is loving. She loves all people and animals. Although she has never been overly affectionate(except to mommy and daddy), animals are drawn to her and she reaches out to them. Just ask Ariel. . our new bird friend. Its a neat side of her we don't often see. Let's not forget that she loves, loves, loves her sister!
She is outgoing. She loves her friends and is always ready to go play!
She is a girly-girl. Give her pink anything, jeweled and sparkled everything and you have one happy little child!
She is my angel and I love her more that she will ever know!

Here are a few pictures. I had an awful spot in the room and couldn't get many good pictures. The classroom is tiny with all those people and the camera kept focusing in on the other people's heads. ( I have since learned to use the manual setting for times like this :-)). The 7 minute video is awesome, but I have to figure out how to upload it. Once I get that done, I will post it. Its so good and you can see her entire graduation. The rest are from her ice cream celebration that followed her party.