The Rights of Passage - Francesca is Now Five and a Graduate

Francesca Autumn Corbett

Francesca has now reached the tender age of Five and graduated from a three-year Montessori program called Glen Oaks.  And like the grand oak tree, she is growing nicely, smartly and true as an arrow. 

I have been remiss in blogging about her because of time and schedules.  So today I thought I would include a panopoly of media to show where she has come to as we end the school year.  Here is Francesca in her graduation gown glowing like the flower she is.

Francesca spent part of graduation morning with her favorite friend Sophie.  Francesca and Sophie are a nice complement to each other.

Next, here is a video of the celebration with Francesca marching forth to transfer a flower from the vessel of her toddlerhood to the next stage in her growth having mastered three years in Montessori.  Next stop Kindergarten.  She has learned much in her time and leaves Glen Oaks having learned the early stages of reading not to mention everything else including numbers, colors, alphabet, etc.  Your name it, she has learned it.

A birthday for a five year old is not complete without a cake fit for a Princess.

And party of screaming friends.

It Doesn't Matter What Color Are Your Eyes, Skin or Hair

Francesca's understanding of Martin Luther King day is pretty interesting and perhaps insightful.

On the way home from school this afternoon, she asked, "Daddy do you know who is Martin Luthers (sp) King?"  I said, "absolutely, he was a famous civil rights leader."

"Well Daddy that's true.  But he was also a nice person."  "What do you mean," I responded.  "Daddy he helped a lady on the bus.  There was a lady on the bus and a white person did not want her on the bus.  Martin Luthers (sp) King helped her on the bus so she could ride it."

"Francesca," I said, "What do you think was significant about that?"  "Daddy," she exclaimed with considerable force, "It doesn't matter what color are your eyes, skin or hair."

Now that my hair is getting some grey, I feel quite fortunate with Francesca's point of view.

Happy Martin Luther King Day!!!