Last day of school today. Too bad our first rain in about three weeks spoiled plans for outdoor picnics for both boys. I was invited to Daniel's and we had a fine time inside. His day ended early, after lunch, which was perfect timing for getting over to Edward's school to help with the "last day of school Kindergarten sundae party." We helped scoop ice cream for 76 Kindergartners and for his patience and good behavior, Daniel was rewarded with an affirmative response to his request for a second helping. (I think he was pretty shocked.) Turned out his eyes were bigger than his stomach because he gave me the second cup half full and then ended up moaning about his stomach most of the afternoon. (That was partly the exhaustion factor though!)

After the ice cream, the fourth, fifth and sixth graders gave a final concert, which Daniel was better able to sit through than many of the older kids. And then he was wiped out. He was on the verge of accepting my suggestion for a nap later in the afternoon, but it turned into just snuggling in bed with books for 45 minutes. Not bad.

I forgot the camera today, but here's a shot from yesterday--when it was lovely and sunny outside--after Edward's "graduation" ceremony, complete with construction paper hat. (No pomp and circumstance though, so no tears.) He is almost over the fact that his beloved Mrs. Smith can't come with him to first grade. We'll see how he feels come August.