Elementary Graduation

Tonight was an award ceremony for Patrick. He is done with elementary school and moving on to middle school. That is so unbelieveable to me. It makes me feel a little old. That being said, I'm happy he made it. This year was such a struggle for him. The only reason he passed was because after trying everything we finally left him to his own devices and let him know if he failed he would not move on with his friends. That seemed to spur him on to success. Still a little over an hour for an elementary awards ceremony. As a society we sure know how to celebrate mediocrity in a way that does not make anyone strive for excellence. No wonder China is kicking our but. Picture will follow soon.