Graduation Day

My daughter graduated from fifth grade yesterday. It was an event much like my son's eighth grade graduation last week. It was an event seen through the lens of a camera. There are few events throughout my children's childhood that haven't been viewed through a camera. We want to capture the pride and the joy of their achievements and somehow try to claim a piece of them for ourselves. Taking a picture reminds us that we had a part in the accomplishment. And what's wrong with that? We share their successes just as much as we share their disappointments. So we will continue to stand ready with the camera to replenish our reserves.