A New Chapter

At long last, after 3 years of phenomenal growth, many adventures with new friends, a handful of dramatic incidents and a long list of lessons learned, K-bao has graduated from preschool.

SLS, K-bao's preschool, has traditionally put on a big graduation ceremony for the little tots, and this year was no exception. Filled with pomp and ceremony - as if to convey one last time to the gathered parents that all that tuition was indeed worthwhile - the event was replete with balloons, diplomas and musical performances. K-pop naturally joined the many other obnoxious fathers who ran around snapping endless pictures and recording way too many videos (until he literally overran his phone's storage).

Here is the procession, set appropriately to a solemn rendition of Pomp & Circumstance, the classic graduation tune. Rather than marching in an orderly manner, K-bao of course was running when K-Pop first caught her on camera. When she noticed K-Pop, her first question was, "Where is Xiao Ah-Yi (Aunt Christina)?" You're welcome, little one, for the past 3 years of tuition.

This is the scene at the front, a privileged position K-Pop elbowed his way into.

Here is an excerpt of some of the songs, most of which our little K-bao belted out with gusto, though it was also apparent that her distraction factor was high. All in all, very well done program.

And here is the big diploma-receiving moment.

Aunt Christina and Uncle Calvin were able to make the event to celebrate the big day. Here are a few shots of K-bao with friends and family after the ceremony.

Congratulations K-bao!