The End Of An Era

I was literally in tears as my baby boy graduated from his playgroup's early stimulation class at the library.  The kids were all dressed in their Sunday best and there was music and a story time to entertain the families as well as keep the kids' attentions.   A couple of the kids even got in on the act themselves with their own performances.  It was the most memorable day.

The graduation ceremony was held on Monday, December 4th at 11:30 am.

Now, even though it was a joyous occasion, it made me very sad to know that I will no longer be apart of the program.  My last child, my 4 year old, is off to preschool next year and that means the end of the an era.  He was my third child to participate in this program.  My two middle kids were also in the library's early stimulation program when they were little.  I had literally been involved in the program for about 8 years.  My little man started when he was just 6 months old and at 4 years old, he was leaving the program forever.

I love the playgroup at the library.  It has proven to be so beneficial for my kids.  It taught them how to socialize and how to participate in a group setting, among other things.  They learned so much being apart of that program, things that would eventually prove to be useful in preparation for starting school. 

Although my little one and I went just once a week to the library, it was one day we both looked forward to.  At the library, it wasn't just the program that captured our hearts, it was the staff as well.  And it didn't hurt that we had the opportunity to rent books that we would get to read at home.  I will miss the program a lot, but I still plan to take the kids to the library as often as I can.  And there are other activities we can participate in as well.  It won't be the same but at least it will keep us close to a place we have come to love for so many years.