Class of 2023

Today has had it's ups and downs. The ups were quite high and the downs were very, very low. It all started right after midnight when Abby woke up screaming with a high fever of 104.3. I immediately gave her tylenol and ibuprofen and lots of cold wash clothes. She finally fell asleep about an hour later, but I stayed up to type up some lesson plans. I knew that I would be staying home with a sick little girl.
We were able to get into the doctor right away and they ruled out strep throat and ear infections. I guess it's just a virus. So we headed home. As soon as we walked into the house Abby threw up on the rug. The force of the vomit started a nose bleed, so we did laundry Ah...the joys of motherhood.
Her fever went down below 100 with the medicine so we a pretty good day, but man you could tell when the medicine was wearing off. I was concerned that Grace would catch it so I kept the girls on opposite sides of the room. So far Grace seems fine.
Today was supposed to be her last day of preschool. She didn't get to go, but I headed to her class to pick up her report cards, books, and extra clothes. Her report card was great and her teacher encouraged us to try real hard to make it to preschool graduation tonight.
We loaded her up on medicine and did go to her preschool graduation. It was so cute!! I was so proud of her!! We decided to wear matching outfits tonight. We wanted everyone to know that we belong together. Her class did the pledge, sang a few cute songs and then they handed out the medals and certificates. It was so adorable. Abby was quite serious while on stage and very focused on her motions and words. It was fun to see this side of her.
I can't believe that I am the mother to a kindergartner. Seriously when did that happen? They were introduced as the class of 2023. Doesn't that sound so far off? But then again, I thought preschool sounded quite far off. Here's my preschool graduate. I'm so proud of her!!!

Here's the video of Abby getting her medal and her certificate. The medals were pictures of their happiest faces. Her face has the biggest smile. :)