with the last child...

there is

a greater sense

of finality...

.

...this will be my last

junior high promotion ceremony

the last time of selecting

 an outfit that fits

 and works in a hot gym

the final speech from a

junior high principal

it's the day the 8th graders

officially become high schoolers

a moment of passage

from one level to another

a time for them to reflect

and prepare for

the next four important years

it also has a sense

 of finality for me it seems

my baby

my last child

is growing up

way too fast at times

yet right on schedule

i'm so proud of you matt

you are finding yourself

with each and every day

and your place in this

life we live

i can't wait to see what

you do with your high school years

i know it will be a journey

 one i am happy to be a part of

congratulations son

you're now officially a

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