Kindergarten - That's a Wrap!

Left - Melanie on her first day of Kindergarten
Right - Mel on her last day of Kindergarten, determined to wear the same outfit

All the crazy kids toward the end of the year. 

On the last day with her K teacher, Miss Compton.  Miss Compton did not always wear sashes and bling - we were having a bridal shower for her, as she got married 3 weeks after school let out - she's now Mrs. Sorgen!

 

Melanie had an awesome year in kindergarten.  She made a lot of friends, many of whom helped immensely throughout Joey's treatment schedule - getting her on/off the bus, keeping her occupied during Joey's inpatient stays, etc.  She advanced 12 reading levels throughout the year, loves to write, and maintains her dream of wanting to be a teacher when she grows up. 

 

Miss Compton had the parents write our child a letter to put in a time capsule that the kids will open when they graduate from HS.  Reflecting back on this year for Melanie made me uncharacteristically emotional for all of the 'growing up' she did this year.  Part of it was her natural age progression, but part of it was her bravery dealing with the changes in our lifestyle due to Joey's diagnosis. 

 

Melanie is very excited to announce to anyone who's interested that she's a FIRST GRADER now!!