I think every grandparent experiences  the sense of their grandchildren growing up faster than their own children. I am not sure why. Maybe it’s because we  remember when our children where that age or we appreciate each moment in time. Or maybe it’s because I remember graduating from 8th grade myself. What ever it is, I can hardly believe my eldest granddaughter, Ivie will be going to high school this fall.

I was able to attend her promotion from 8th grade. This promotion ceremony was mid week and in the morning. It was different from my children’s, due to it being daytime and only allowing adults to attend. My youngest granddaughter Bailey, Ivie’s younger sister was disappointed that  she and other siblings of the graduating class were not allowed to attend. Bailey was in her classroom while we were at the ceremony, it was the last day of school for everyone.

The ceremony started at 9:00 am in the gymnasium at Ivie’s school. The ceremony was  nice and very organized. I enjoyed seeing all those children graduate and knowing they have their whole life ahead of them.

I had so much fun being there.