A Kindergartner

During his first days of Preschool, Owen was very quiet and tentative.  He kept to himself and watched Ms. Denise and the other kids very, very closely.  Not sure if he wanted to be part of this thing called Pre Kindegarden.  For weeks, Owen just watched.  And, it was a slow progression, but slowly Owen started to participate with the other kids.

Then the day came when Ms. Denise pulled me aside after school.  She quietly told me that Owen misbehaved in class and had to have "his card turned".   He was being a little "wild" she told me and wouldn't listen when I asked him to stop.  I looked at her and a little smile crossed my face, then I laughed.  She laughed also and we gave each other a high five.  Now, we knew Owen had gained his confidence and would excel in preschool.

And, he did.  Owen started loving his little classroom and all the kids.  Owen started learning to write all his name and all his letters.  Owen started to play and learn and grow.   Owen is now ready for Kindergarten.

His graduation ceremony was very special.  We invited his best friend, Jake, and his mom to join us in the celebration.  After Owen received his certificate everyone ran to the cafeteria for punch and cake.  This was his favorite part!

Owen also made a very special friend in Pre school.  He looked forward to playing with his friend, Jax, everyday.  In fact, Ms. Denise told me that they were inseparable most of the time.  At the beginning of the year they sat together at the "green" table.  Very soon after Christmas it was decided that Owen would be moved to the "yellow" table.  This didn't seem to stop those two from being together.  They would just yell across the room to each other or try and change tables with no one noticing.

So, here his is.  My new little Kindergartner.  I am so proud of him and all he has accomplished this year.