{it's Official}

I am now the mother of a Middle Schooler. It sounds so old. Chase graduated a couple of weeks ago from the 6th grade. I still remember following the bus on the first day of school. I wanted to take him myself but he insisted on riding the bus. I am not sure if I am ready for what middle school will bring us. I hear a lot of parents say that your child does a lot of changing during this time. I hope that Chase will continue to make the right choices and that homework won't become a struggle with him.
Chase was the Student Council President this year and he led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chase's teacher Mrs. Desmond was one of many great teachers he had in elementary school. Chase and her had a very close relationship. He was in her class for 5th and 6th grade. As a parent it was nice to know your child was well taken care of at school. I am going to miss her this next year.

After the ceremony one of Chase's classmates parents got a limo for 10 children. They ate pizza and went to an indoor go kart track. Chase is on the far left next to his good friend Isac.

Dear Chase, I am so proud of you and the person that you have become so far. I enjoy watching you with your friends and how well liked you are by everyone. When I am at your school it makes me smile to hear the kids say "Hi Chase's Mom." I am so happy for all of your hard work that you put in. I know that reading was not your most favorite thing to do but you did it anyway. I hope that you continue to work hard and that your report cards will continue to be filled with A's. You will probably want to do more things with your friends and not your parents but we will always be your number one fans. I hope that the next 6 years will be as fun and as memorable as the last 6 were. I love you.

Mom