David with adorable gal pal Whitney at the Kindergarten Farewell Family Picnic:
Yesterday was the last day of kindergarten. David declared it to be "The Worst Day Ever!" (To be fair, David declares most days to be "The Worst Day Ever!" At least when things aren't going his way.)
We attended the Family Farewell Picnic (which was in the gymnasium due to inclement weather). It was kind of a sad affair. The kindergartners all seemed somewhat sad and forlorn. Most of all, they seem confused. Everyone (i.e. the grown-ups) kept asking weren't they excited about summer vacation slash finishing kindergarten slash being first-graders. The kindergartners responded with blank stares.
Um, no. No, they weren't excited about summer vacation slash finishing kindergarten slash being first-graders. They're not dumb. They know a good deal when they see it--fun, friends, and fabulous teachers everyday? Why were these crazy grown-ups celebrating the end of a good thing? The kids seemed more in the mood for a funeral than a picnic.
These kids are young. They're not jaded about school. They love to learn. Why would they be excited about NOT coming to school? I think this is one reason I have been totally infatuated with kindergartners this year. To them, school is cool! Somehow I doubt we have many more (if any) last days of school when David cries instead of celebrates about summer vacation.
Friends have assured me that there is life after kindergarten. I sure hope they're right.
Because that life starts Monday.
