Roberts last day of Kindergarten...

My little boy is officially finished Kindergarten. It seems like yesterday that he started. What a day that was. I was nine months pregnant and very emotional. I took him up to school and got him in line. He wouldn't look at me as I stood there. I could see the tears in his eyes. I am thankful he was trying so hard to be strong and not look my way...because if he did, he would have seen the tears welled up in my eyes as well. Here is a picture from his first day of Kindergarten.

                                          How cute is he? The backpack was bigger than him!
Here is a picture from today

                                                                Look how big he got!
Robert has had SUCH an exciting year. There have been so many changes in his life. He started Kindergarten, then turned five...two short weeks later he became a big brother! Eric deployed, and Robert took over the roll of "man of the house." He looks after me and Carissa, always so helpful and loving. It has been a great year, full of changes and excitement.

My mom and I have been planning a fun day for Roberts last day. We went shopping the other day to buy a couple of small 'end of the school year' gifts. We went to Party City today to get balloons for him as well. His school doesn't do a big Kindergarten Graduation, so I wanted to make sure that it was special for him. I asked his teacher this morning if I could bring popsicles for the class at the end of the day...so my Mom and I went up to school early and handed out popsicles to his class. At the end of the day, Robert was very quiet, seeming sad. He gave his teacher a hug, and it happened again...The tears. Quietly, he cried as she hugged him...and quietly I cried along with him. My little boy is growing up.

Eric called before school let out and I told him that it would be great if he could call back to talk to Robert when he finished school. We came home and Eric called a bit later. We only spoke with him for a few minutes. When Robert handed me the phone, Eric already had to go. He had waited yet ANOTHER 45 minutes in the phone line, just to Congratulate Robert. He is a wonderful father, and Robert is a wonderful boy.

We finished the celebrations by having dinner at Olive Garden. Roberts choice. Here are some pictures from today.

I took some cute pictures of Robert and his friends at school, but I won't post them. I don't feel comfortable posting pictures of other peoples kids on a public blog.

Robert, if you ever read this one day, I want you to know how very proud of you I am. Everyday you amaze me with your knowledge of different animals, your kindness to your friends. You have grown so much in the past year. You have went from a little boy to a big kid. I love that you still like to cuddle, you still give the best hugs... I know that you will do wonderful in First Grade. I am so lucky to be your mom. I love you munchkin.
xoxo
Mommy


ps...Robert got all 'Advanced' and a few 'Proficient' on his Report Card. so darn proud!