My Baby is Growing up too fast!

Well, today was the last day of school for Caroline, which means she is not my little kindergartener anymore. I am sooo happy for her, but feel a little sad, too. She has grown up so much this year. I guess it just scares me to see her grow up anymore!

We were in a hurry this morning, so I didn't get a picture of her going to school on her last day. This was the best I got!

Today was also Awards Day at school. They split the awards between K-2nd and 3rd-5th. Unfortunately, I was a little late getting there from work and missed most of it. I decided to go at the last minute because I had this feeling that I should be there. I asked her teacher last week if Caroline would be getting any awards because I wanted to make sure I came if she would be getting anything. Her teacher said that she didn't know of any awards for her and I felt then like she kind of blew me off. Of course, if I was around 17 kids all day I would be a little flustered myself.

This teacher is great with the kids but not very informative with the parents - very frustrating! However, Caroline adores her and has learned a great deal from her this year and I am thankful for her. She actually cried a little last night when she realized she wouldn't see her all summer. Yet, I digress.

So, what do I find out when the Awards ended? Caroline won 4 awards - more than any of the other kids in her class! (Not that I was comparing or anything!) Proud does not even describe it, but pretty ticked that I missed it. She won the 25 mile ribbon for running 25 miles during the school year. Then she won "Improved Fitness", which means that she improved in at least 4 out of 5 fitness scores from the beginning of the year. Next, she won 2nd place in the entire kindergarten classes for the Fire Safety Poster that she drew/colored. (We hadn't heard anything about this!!) Lastly, she was recognized for when her artwork was displayed at the Fall Art Exhibit earlier this year. Did I say that I am ticked that I missed this?

After the awards, the kids went back to the classroom so their teacher can give out the class awards and to watch the class slideshow. Caroline was awarded the "Best Illustrator" for her class. I guess you are catching on that she is our little artist of the family? I have laughed so hard at her stories and drawings that the teacher has sent home recently from what she has done the whole year. I will have to take pictures of them so you can get a chuckle. (Let's just say that Mommy is at LEAST a C cup!)