Joe's Apt.

Today was a super-big-deal day for my son, Alexander: he graduated kindergarten.

I don’t know about you but, when I was Lex’s age (which in this case is just over five years and nine months), we didn’t “graduate” kindergarten. We merely finished it.

In Lex’s case, he and his classmates kicked things off by performing an excellent 45-minute play, complete with singing, dancing and music. Then they all sang a medley of international songs. Next, they each received a unique “diploma” (a thick scrapbook/history of each student’s work lovingly assembled by the teachers), shaking hands with the school director. To top it all off, the students changed out of their costumes, sat at several wonderfully decorated, appropriate-height tables and were treated to brunch, served by the teachers and staff!

I’d post a picture or two, but the DiMAGE Z5 is on its way to the repair shop (under warranty - whew), so I’ll have to wait for the trusty 35mm film to get developed.

A very busy day for Lex and the proud parents. Congratulations Alexander! Four down, at least twelve to sixteen more to go. ;)