The title of this post is The Hat Parade, but it should probably be called The Mommy Project! Our elementary school doesn't do the traditional Kindergarten Graduation. Instead, they have a Hat Parade. Each student is sent home with a flat, circular piece of poster board to be made into a hat! I think each year they have become more elaborate. It started with stickers, string and markers and has graduated to star wars figures, real footballs, barbies, feather boas and leopard print, and yes, now flowers.
It was so funny to watch the mom's as they dropped off the kids in the classroom to get ready for the big event! "Be careful!", "Don't touch that!", "Oh no! You can see my glue spots!" "Don't take the football off!" "BE CAREFUL!" They were so proud of their little creations. I can't say I was much better! "Lauren, don't jump on the couch with your hat on! Please, don't play with your hat! If it breaks, I don't have time to fix it!"
The kids were adorable! A red carpet was set up on the stage in the school cafeteria. The kids walked the carpet with a partner, stood and smiled, bowed or did a curtsy. We all took pictures of our kids and admired each other's hats. The mom's smiled at their friends as their hat's were revealed. Whispers of "Good job on that one!" and "You are so creative!" were exchanged. After the little red carpet parade, the kids sang a few very cute songs with hand motions. It was one of those moments that makes you so glad to be a mom.
I was glad to share the moment with my mom and my grandparents and of course the rest of my family. Ashlyn loved it! It is crazy that she is so big already! She loved to watch the kids sing. My grandpa was holding her as she kicked her legs and squealed with delight! We kept turning around to look at her because it was so funny! We tried not to let her steal the show!
It was so funny to watch the mom's as they dropped off the kids in the classroom to get ready for the big event! "Be careful!", "Don't touch that!", "Oh no! You can see my glue spots!" "Don't take the football off!" "BE CAREFUL!" They were so proud of their little creations. I can't say I was much better! "Lauren, don't jump on the couch with your hat on! Please, don't play with your hat! If it breaks, I don't have time to fix it!"
The kids were adorable! A red carpet was set up on the stage in the school cafeteria. The kids walked the carpet with a partner, stood and smiled, bowed or did a curtsy. We all took pictures of our kids and admired each other's hats. The mom's smiled at their friends as their hat's were revealed. Whispers of "Good job on that one!" and "You are so creative!" were exchanged. After the little red carpet parade, the kids sang a few very cute songs with hand motions. It was one of those moments that makes you so glad to be a mom.
I was glad to share the moment with my mom and my grandparents and of course the rest of my family. Ashlyn loved it! It is crazy that she is so big already! She loved to watch the kids sing. My grandpa was holding her as she kicked her legs and squealed with delight! We kept turning around to look at her because it was so funny! We tried not to let her steal the show!
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Tara, or should I say 'Miss Creativity', great use of flowers! :)
I'm happy to find another friend in the blogging world.
By the way, you've got a talent for capturing the 'moments'. What a treasure.
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What a cute hat! You are such a great mom and you have so many talents. I can't belive how beautiful Lauren is...you guys better watch out when she becomes a teen :) - No boys until she's at least 20 right?!
I love the hat. The hat parade is so fun. I love the tradition. I am laughing so hard at "the mommy project" I totally made a spaceship with yoda looking out the window for Gavin! We must be a little crazy to put so much effort into it!
Tara, I saw your comment on Jenna's blog and you mentioned Wyview and I had to click over. Do you remember me? Laurie Mencl? I lived upstairs from Jenna across from Abilla's.
You look more beautiful than ever. And your family is so cute. I love finding someone that I really know here in blogland. I have wondered over the years what ever happened to you. My blog is private so I'll send you an invite. Have a great weekend!
That is so cute! You'll have to read about my Nate's kindergarten program. It didn't go quite so well. (Shaking my head)
I remember the Hat Parade all too well with Kayla. It was a lot of fun. And you are right, it should be called the "mommy project!" Your family is so cute!
That is so cute. I love Ashlyn by the way she is so stinkin cute! This is the first child you have had where your dark hair has won over. With all that dark beautiful hair she reminds me of my Ashlin. Lauren is beautiful too-- all your children are!!
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