Last Wednesday was the closing program for the Pre-K and Kindergarten classes at my sons school. There will be a little singing
here, a little singing there I thought. The teachers, principal, and pastor will
speak and it will be all over in 20 minutes tops!
Not the
case.
There was
singing by both grades. However, I’m not sure what my kid was doing. He was only
enthusiastic about one song. I kind of don’t feel bad about it. I mean the rest of the
songs that were sung I heard the ENTIRE school year (at the school, at home, in
the car, etc.). I suppose he was over them. The one song he did sing was
participatory – that will get the kids going if anything.
There were
also a few words by the teachers, principal, and pastor as well as a slide show
at the end of the ceremony.
And then
somewhere in between all of that, promotion of next grade certificates and awards were given out. When I heard that
awards were going to be given out I cringed. It didn't help that my parents and
other family members looked back at me and asked, “Will E be getting an award?”
My response was a shrug of the shoulders and a side eye as in to say, “Really people,
do I know!”
Suddenly, I
sort of slide down a little in my seat and wondered, awards? What, they’re
giving out awards? Oh my goodness! I wondered how I'd I feel if my kid didn't get one?
Will that make me a bad parent? Did I not do something right this school year? Wait, kids get awards in Pre-K?
Promotion certificates were given out first. When they called my kids name, I could
hardly get up to get a picture because inside I’m still spazzing over this award
thing. Thank God for other family members and their gadgets.
Okay, so now
I’m feeling like a crazy lady and an idiot. Regroup, regroup, and regroup – it’s
“award time.” I just sit there…
I hear my
sons name being called, I jumped up slightly. I didn't want to seem too excited
or crazy. Inside I’m thinking Yessssssssssssssssssssssss! That’s my boy! Proud
Momma! (Only six awards were given out).
The award –
In Recognition of Demonstrating A Positive Attitude, Good Character, Hard-worker,
and Responsible Citizenship
As he gets
his award from the principal he looks towards me and smiles. I smile back.
...Definitely one fine day.
