This is Kelseys last year at Wilkes, and the last event at Wilkes for me. I attended this same school a long, long time ago. Its been a real pleasure for me to have both of my children attend the same elementary school as me. All the teachers are long gone from when I attended, and they have had a few new additions added to the school since my time, but its still my school as well and I have many memories of my time there. This event was bitter sweet for me, as my time at Wilkes has finally come to an end.
We arrived a few minutes late and the place was already rocking. I dropped the kids off in front and went and parked. I found Jessica quickly, she was working the popcorn booth. Kelsey was missing. I searched through endless packs of screaming kids for some time before I finally spotted her and her friends dancing and running around.
Kelsey saw me, but paid little attention. Jessica also was quite busy doing her own thing. I wandered around and chatted with a few people that I went to school with who also had children at Wilkes now.
Kelsey and her gang decided to get some air and play outside. I would estimate about half the kids were playing outside. I observed the kids playing a little rough, so I reminded them to follow the playground rules. Then I took a walk.
I went back into the dance for the last half hour or so. Screaming kids ruled the gym. I decided that it was time to move on from Wilkes. Kelsey may not think she is ready, but I am, it was clear we have outgrown this. I know she will do fine at Sakai next year.
I was intent on filming Kelsey, but look at the end of the video and to my surprise, I caught Jessica as well. I didn't even know it at the time!
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