Who's headed to 1st grade?

I feel like you all have known my niece, Lucy, for the majority of her life.
You've been there for most of her big life moments.
And today you are witness to another moment. 

Her kindergarten graduation. 

While she didn't wear a cap and gown (do kids still do that) she did hit a home run as a lion in
Mrs. Taylor's jungle themed opera production.

As Lucy sang and danced with the rest of her class, I couldn't help but be thankful that almost a
year ago, I lost my job in DC.  

If I hadn't lost my job...then I wouldn't have had to move home.  If I hadn't moved
home, I wouldn't have applied to the job I currently have (and love).

I wouldn't be working only 5 minutes from Lucy's house and school.
I would be missing all of these big moments. 

And I never want to miss these moments.
These moments where I am so proud of her, my heart could burst with love and happiness.
It is a feeling I wish I could bottle up and sell to the world. 

As an Aunt, I strive to be the very best one I can be. 

And I know that I am. 

And I know that Lucy knows it too. 

And who knows.

Maybe someday, Lucy will read Pam101.
Read how proud of her I am and how much I love being her Aunt.

Happy Kindergarten Graduation, Lucy. 

I love you.