My Kinder Grad

Today is a special day for Lucas. He's been looking forward to graduation day the entire week. And now it's come and gone.

He looks so grown up here

Before entering Kindergarten, Lucas could barely read. He knew about blends, but that was it. Leaving Kindergarten, he's excelled at reading. I have to be careful with my FB and texts now. He's also quite the Math whiz (he's Asian, what can I say). I'm not kidding when I say he can figure out some problems faster than his father. That decomposing thing that started teaching in Kindergarten is working out for this kid. 

Receiving his diploma - as well as Responsibility Character Award, Phonics, Handwriting and Math Award.

While many people said they wanted to be a doctor, SWAT officer, teacher, etc when they grow up, Lucas was different. He said he wanted to be a construction worker. After prying, I still believe he wants to be an architect that can BUILD things. He's thinking along the lines of real life Legos. When he graduates high school, then college (I hope!), we'll look back on this day and laugh. *Note: I have nothing against construction workers. 

 High school class of 2029!

Wow, class of 2001 sounds ancient... class of 1994 sounds prehistoric!

 Our attempt at a family picture with a crying baby

 Goong Goong and MaMa came to celebrate this day as well

 With his bff, John

 His Kindergarten gf, Ever

 Kinder teacher, Mrs. Craig

Lucas is such a nerd. He loved learning and also loved his Kinder teacher a lot. 

 Proud of my handsome grad

 Grad dinner at Black Angus

Lucas compared today to his birthday (which is coming up in roughly a month, he's been counting down the weeks already). He got a lot of love - leis, balloons, AND presents! I don't think I got as much as him during my graduations. I asked if it was okay to skip his birthday this year and he said no. Oh well, it was worth a shot!