The Graduate

Last week, David John graduated from Joy School. The graduation ceremony was a big hit. It was held at a friend's house and everything was perfect. It was beautiful weather, they had a lovely fenced in backyard complete with an awesome playhouse, everyone brought delicious food, the hosts grilled some amazing burgers and they even had a garage full of puppies. I am not kidding. Adorable, floppy little golden retriever puppies just waiting to be held and cuddled. It was a childhood fantasy land.

Anyway, when it was time for the actual ceremony David John looked adorable wearing his little cap and holding his diploma but he was a little reticent about singing the songs for the program. Benjamin, on the other hand, was belting out the words from his seat in his audience. David John kept hissing at him, "Stop it Benjamin!" The hissing got louder and louder until it was a full on shout. When that didn't stop Benjamin from singing, David John finally decided he would just out-sing his little brother so David John gave a big finish for the last song. It was pretty hilarious.

While I am relieved that Joy School is over for my sake (it was pretty harrowing trying to teach a lesson with Tobias and Benjamin running around like crazy monkeys) I know that David John will miss it. I want to send a huge "thank you" to all of my fellow Joy School moms who were so loving and patient with my rambunctious little guy. You guys are the best.