Growing up...

Tonight we attended Riley's pre-school "graduation" ceremony. It was really very cute. There were only 7 children who are at the ripe-ole-age of 5 who will be beginning Kindergarten this fall, so the ceremony was very intimate and personal for these kids. Riley, my big man, looked so very handsome in his little shirt and tie and, of course, his yellow cap and gown. We have been talking for months now about going to "big school" and graduation at pre-school. He has been very excited and promised that he would sing loud and strut his stuff when the time came. However, when the big moment arrived, my bubbly little boy became very shy. He doesn't like the attention to be on him all at once, he would rather show you in his time and on his terms what he can and will do. He complied like the good boy that he is, but he did not "perform" in the least little bit. He sang the songs, quietly, where I think only I could hear him because I was listening specifically for his beautiful little voice, he sort of smiled, and he did say thank you when he received his "Bachelor of Rhymes" diploma. Overall it was a fun day and one I am glad to have in my memory bank. I can't believe it has been 5 years since this precious boy came into our lives. So much as happened since then and we are looking forward to many more memories with him as he begins his journey in school!