Oct
21
2013

Ethan’s Graduation Concert

Last Saturday was Ethan’s Kindergarten Graduation Concert.

Though the concert only starts at 10am, we went there earlier for him to prepare and change into his robes and costumes. I sat in the auditorium listening to white music, watching the slide show while waiting for Ethan’s concert to start in an hour. Ethan was in the dressing room with his friends and teachers, preparing.. Suddenly I got teary eyed. At 6 years old, this is his very FIRST concert. I have deprived him of this the past few years as he was home-schooled. Looking at how excited he was, I can’t help but feel a little guilty. It’s like I have robbed an important part of his childhood away..
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Ethan and friends in the dressing room waiting for their grand entrance to start the concert.

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The kids playing the kompang for the grand entrance.

And then the moment we’ve all been waiting for – his graduation. I teared like a baby seeing him walking on stage upon being called. Finally he has graduated. He will no longer be in preschool. He’ll be going to big boy’s school next year. I can’t believe how time flies!

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Every parents’ proudest moment.

He then went back into the dressing room to get changed for his performances.

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Ethan and his classmates. Just look at how happy he is.

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His costume. I super love the glasses with blinking lights!

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They performed La Bamba on keyboard.

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The kids then danced to Jennifer Lopez’s On The Floor but guess what? Our camera malfunctioned just as the Daddy was recording so we did not have any video of those performances. Thank goodness we were told later that we will be given a copy of the concert DVD taken by an official videographer. Phew!! Guess we just have to wait a little longer for the video footage then.

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Ethan also bravely told a story in front of the huge crowd.

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Finally the kids went up stage for a final song before calling it a day.

It was a very well executed concert. Everything went on smoothly and right on time. Looking at Ethan on stage and how the kids worked together to give their best show just overwhelms me. I taught in preschool before I gave birth to Ethan. I worked with kids, preparing them for concerts and more but nothing beats watching my own child on stage.

He is a big boy now and will be going into the next phase of his life soon. I wish him all the best. Darling and I will keep supporting him in all his future journey…

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Ken October 21, 2013 at 12:33 pm

wah, big boy already, congratz on Ethan’s graduation :D

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  Ken October 21, 2013 at 12:33 pm
  
  I still haven’t graduated *wipes my tears*
  
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Choi Yen October 21, 2013 at 1:38 pm

This Sunday will be Sam’s kindergarden’s Family Day and Sam will have her 1st dancing performance! *Excited*

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mummydearie October 21, 2013 at 2:47 pm

It’s very true. You feel like crying seeing your own son on the stage performing those cute dance. I also cried lah Merryn when I saw my boy on the stage. Rasa macam alamak, anak Mommy dah besar rupanya!

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suituapui October 21, 2013 at 3:39 pm

Congrats! Cherish every moment, time flies…and it will all soon pass and before you know it, he will be spreading his wings to fly.

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littlelamb October 21, 2013 at 4:56 pm

Congrats!

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Mummy Gwen October 22, 2013 at 12:48 am

Congrats! I’m very proud of him. He is a smart kid. I think he will have no prob in Std 1. I thought Ethan is only 5..wah..time really flies.

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tekkaus October 22, 2013 at 3:20 am

Congratulations Ethan. Now can go out and “Work” already. LOL :D

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tekkaus October 22, 2013 at 3:21 am

Wow…didn’t know he has to participate in so many performances. :D He is a great public speaker already.

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vickylow October 22, 2013 at 11:33 am

Congrats to Ethan and all the best to him in primary next year.

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Huai Bin October 22, 2013 at 1:34 pm

Whoa! I never had anything like this as a kid. Congrats to Ethan!

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sycookies October 22, 2013 at 1:52 pm

This is another one of those “awww…..” moments..Mummy and daddy must be damn proud. :) Congrats!

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Hayley October 22, 2013 at 3:26 pm

Wah congrats Ethan! Big boy already huh? :p

He looks cool in those photos!

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foongpc October 22, 2013 at 4:13 pm

Congrats on Ethan’s graduation! I like his red costume and that blinking glasses! Nice : )

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Rose October 22, 2013 at 8:04 pm

Big boy already. Going into a new milestones. Congrats Ethan.

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Christopher October 23, 2013 at 10:01 am

He’s still a small boy la unless he graduated from primary school. This This reminds me of hern hern 3 years ago when be also attended his first and last kindy concert.

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Yee Ling October 23, 2013 at 11:28 am

Congrats…big boy already. Small E still another year to go..How time flies.

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cre8tone October 31, 2013 at 2:23 pm

Congrats!~

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I am a mother to two boys; Ethan and Ayden and a wife to Darling William. I'm a stay at home mum who blogs to break the monotony of life and to avoid feeling jaded. Would love to get to know all the Super Mommies and Daddies and Babies or Singles out there with the hope that we can learn more from each other. Most of all, I am a happy person, and I hope YOU are too.