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Kindergarten is family walks in the evening. Kindergarten is discovering new characters and faraway places and tales from long ago. It’s delighting in the frog who lives behind the trash can. It’s math on an abacus. “Equalsssssssss….TEN!”To be five is to be filled with wonder at the sight of a sunset.To be five is to take your own photographs of your favorite things, tastefully arranged. A computer (“I’m working, Mama”), a hundred cube, three classical music books, and a road map rug. Kindergarten is hiding in a tree and convincing your brother to do the same. Kindergarten is thinking the Toy Story sandals are really cool, but rolling with it when they only come in your brother’s size. It’s the first hint of rejoicing with those who rejoice. It’s being the Buzz Lightyear to your brother’s Woody, and knowing that he always has your back. It’s trips to the aquarium and the zoo and the nature preserves. To be six is to know the joy of glimpsing a real shark. To be six is to shoot black and white photos, but to still call them “gray pictures.” Kindergarten is having no school left in May except for a dozen math lessons, completing one lesson each morning, and then heading out for a fun adventure. Kindergarten is searching for frogs and lizards and wildflowers.
“Now We Are Six,” A.A. Milne titled his final volume in the Winnie-the-Pooh series. Now you are six, my son. I cherish being your teacher and your mom. What a special year we have had!
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ashley
this is such a sweet way to remember and wrap up the school year! it’s so fun the pics kids take on their own, and the toy story sandals! precious.
Jessica
Such a fun age! You’ve captured it really well!
Te’Essence
This is so sweet. Love it!
Laura Adams
Thank you, Te’Essence!
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