graduation schmraduation

While tuning in on my fave AM station, I heard one of the host jokingly mocking the other host about the graduation of his son in prep..I really find it so funny,being a mom of a 5 year old boy also who just graduated in prep. Some of my neighbors asked me if we will have a graduation party because he received several medals and a ribbon.I remember last year, they asked the same question and I answered the same reply.."Gosh,he's just in preschool and he's got a very very long way to go.."I'll give him a grad party when he finish college..
Graduation, specially in preschool, for me has been over emphasized..I even heard some of my friends who really traveled a long distance just to attend the graduation of their nephew in kinder.Then next year, the boy will graduate again in prep..So if your child started schooling at the age of 2, you'llll most like;y to attend 5 graduation rites before he goes to grade 1.My son spent 3 weeks in nursery, then he was transfered to kinder last year. So he had two graduation rites.
But of course, that's how loving parents and relatives show their appreciation to the children.So what if we pay 4 times for their expensive grad fees and prepeare gifts every year.What matters most is that they would know that their efforts were appreciated..Hey! I cried everytime he walked to the stage to take his certificate.This year I cried even harder when he delivered his speech. I am so proud of my son because his little speech summarizes all his feelings and ours too. So I'll share it to everyone.

VINCENT'S WELCOME REMARKS
To our directress,to the honorable guest speaker,to the teachers and staff, to the parentsand guardians, a pleasant day to all of you and welcome to this years commencement exercise.Today is the most significant day of our school year when all our hardwork and perseverance pay off.The collective efforts of our teachers and parents made our learning more of a bliss.So let us pay them back by studying harder and make them proud of us, graduates.but before I end my speech,I would like to share my favorite mantra that I always say to myself whenever I feel frightened..be the best you.Kayang kaya mo.