Last week k had her fifth grade promotion ceremony on the morning of the last day of school. D and I attended, along with my parents. n was in class, but he participated in the “clap-out” at the end.
The ceremony was held in the lunch table area. I did not think there would be enough room, but it was ok. I think a few people had to stand in the back. It was an overcast morning, and we were under the shade, so it was nice.
The principal handed out certificates and awards and some of the students gave speeches of their elementary school “memoirs”. I did not expect to be teary, but when k’s teacher sang an emotional version of Elton John’s “Your Song” as a tribute to his students and his parents, it was on.
That night we had a little dinner party at our house to celebrate.
I had fun making a playlist on Spotify for our gathering. It is amazing how much music provides an emotional connection to my past. Maybe k feel will feel the same way about these songs (at least some of them, anyway!)
