The Graduate

I am NOT going to even try to encapsulate all my feelings about Meredith's last year and a half in school in this post. I'm going to try to keep it simple.

Meredith has two of the best teachers on the planet. Ms. Sheena and Ms. Tasha have loved Meredith so completely and so well. I think it may be one of the biggest blessings I've ever received. Even though I've been lucky to have a short and somewhat flexible work week, it has never been an easy decision to have Mer in school. But I have never--for even a second--doubted that Tasha and Sheena cared for Meredith as if she were their own. I realize that's a strong statement. These women are incredible. Even though Mer wouldn't look at the camera for this picture, l love it because you can see that they love her.


Today the teachers planned a precious graduation ceremony. The kids, of course, had a great time, while everyone else spent their time crying or trying not to. And I am NOT. A. CRIER.


Meredith also has one of the coolest classes on the planet, as I may have discussed before. After finishing our amazing spread of Central BBQ ribs, brisket, pork, chicken, bologna, mac n' cheese, etc. (thanks to Charlotte's parents!), we indulged ourselves in the most beautiful cupcakes that I have ever seen in person. In cupcake? Whatever, I had to take a picture. Simone (Victor's mom) is one of the best bakers in Memphis, and while she's not baking for a living anymore, we still get to enjoy her mad skills. Have a sweet Friday.