The first two pictures are my twelve year old son's preschool diploma and his hand prints when he was four.  These pictures are special to me because it reminds me of how wonderfully bright he was at such a young age. It also reminds me how impressionable we are on our children and that we are their first teachers.

The last two pictures are of my middle son who is five years of age and ready to graduate kindergarten.  These pictures are of  his preschool diploma and hand print. This was a joyful moment for me to watch his excitement as he was handed his certificate. My children's hand prints are very important to me because not only are they cute but they remind me of their growth and their potential in the years that follow.