Preschool Graduation

Parker graduated from preschool!  Paul was wondering if a graduation was really necessary, especially since he will be going to preschool again next year.  But it was so fun to see Parker in action amongst his classmates.  He looked like he thought he was king of the class; looking around and laughing with all of his friends.  Parker went to preschool with his friend, Jack, from our old ward, but has made many new friends along the way.  He talks about Ethan (below left) almost every school day.  It has been a good learning experience for him and for me (getting used to sending him off to school).  It was a cute, short and fun little "ceremony" and Parker and Autumn got to enjoy some yummy snacks afterward.  At the end of the program, they told the kids they were now ready to go to kindergarten.  Parker was so excited and kept bringing it up.  I finally had to break it to him that he doesn't go to kindergarten next year.  (His birthday falls in the month between where the deadline for kindergarten is and the deadline for this particular preschool.)  He was somewhat heart broken, but I am sure he will be excited next year and won't know the difference between kindergarten and a new preschool.  He will be happy just to be back in school again.  How long does this excited about school phase last?!