Lexi's Last Day of Preschool

Today is Lexi's last day of preschool at New England Montessori School. It's a very emotional day as we've both really gotten attached to her teachers this year, and we'll be sad to say goodbye. Next year she will be in the same school, in the Older Learner's Classroom with "Other Miss Melissa". She already has a great relationship with Miss Melissa, as she's been doing yoga in her class every Thursday all year. We are looking forward to all of the excitement that her new class will bring.
Today she and her classmates put on a little show for the parents (and grandparents) and then had a little "graduation" ceremony. I was quite proud of myself for not crying...apparently I got it out of my system on the 20 minute drive from her school to my office where every little thing made me cry. Lexi sang beautifully, and with a big smile. She told me yesterday that she was feeling a little bit nervous, but it didn't show at all during the performance.
Lexi has come a long way in the past year, and I couldn't be more proud of her accomplishments. She had a stellar progress report again. Here are a few of the nice things her teachers had to say about her:

"Her ability to communicate is advanced, making her a role model to her peers."

"We are very impressed with Lexi's new developmental milestone: reading!" ... "Way to go, Lexi!"

"Lexi is determined to master any challenging gross motor milestones we have encouraged her to try. We are very proud of her progress physically."

"Lexi has made leaps and bounds with her fine motor development, most notably with her writing."

"Lexi exemplifies her knowledge and intelligence each day in many different ways. She is a wonderful role model to her peers, especially when paired with a younger child. We are confident Lexi will thrive in the older learners classroom as both a learner and a role model."

I'm so, so proud.

I am still having technical difficulties with my videos uploading, so for now a few pictures will have to do: