Graduation day was bittersweet-as they always are.
However there was a lovely surprise. After a not-optimal year and a teacher that was the worst she’s had yet…my girl got the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence! For those who don’t know (which I didn’t until after), it’s based on overall grades being 90-100, teacher recommendations and above 85th percentile on our state exams. More on how ridiculous those state exams are later. What a proud moment for her! Her dad’s parents were there and my mom and me. Lots of pictures and a lovely, happy, confident girl. And now, we’re off to middle school. And I profess this adamantly, that little girl you see up there in that adorable dress? Yes, the one that people mistake for a 14 year old? She’s 10. And she’s my baby. Still. Always. Ask her. She’ll tell you.
Jul 01, 2010 @ 14:08:39
That’s awesome. The academic awards always mean more to me than the athletic awards (for myself too). You’re right, she does look older – make it stop!!! It’s making me feel old : )
Jul 02, 2010 @ 22:08:18
You must be doing an amazing job – well done, and congratulations!
(By the way – I initially assumed it was you in the picture! Once of my stepsons is ten, and your daughter looks, oh, about seven to twelve years older than him…)
Jul 06, 2010 @ 10:20:50
Yes, mama, this award says a lot about YOU. Bravo. This makes all of us proud.