********* Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) My little boys want to bring flowers to give to their big sister after her graduation ceremony on Thursday. Is this weird? Do people do this sometimes? Moose also wants to bring her a cake, lol, but I nixed that. :D That's what he, in his six year old wisdom, has decided that one gets for a woman who is celebrating something; flowers and a cake. Smart boy. :tongue_smilie: Wanna guess what he picked out for me for Mother's Day? :D So anyway, will it be sweet or strange if I let them do this? I'm thinking of taking them to the florist, lettting them pick out a SMALL bouquet, then having the flower shop split the bouquet in half so they each have a very small bouquet for her. And that way, I'm sure it's 'even'. 'Cause, you know, everything must be EVEN. :glare::lol: Edited May 29, 2012 by bethanyniez my bouquets had missing 'u's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LillyMama Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Ah, your boys sound sweet! My 6 year old son also always wants to bring cake. And a Lego set. At my high school graduation, my good friend's mom made me a lei. We had white robes, and she made it with crimson carnations and it was BEAUTIFUL. She is Samoan and made it herself, but I wonder if you could get the florist to make one? I think all girls like to get flowers, but carrying them around might be a pain. I was happy for my lei, and it really stood out in all the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Personally, I think that is very sweet. Especially since your little guys suggested it. I'd do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 My little boys want to bring flowers to give to their big sister after her graduation ceremony on Thursday. Is this weird? Do people do this sometimes? Moose also wants to bring her a cake, lol, but I nixed that. :D That's what he, in his six year old wisdom, has decided that one gets for a woman who is celebrating something; flowers and a cake. Smart boy. :tongue_smilie: Wanna guess what he picked out for me for Mother's Day? :D So anyway, will it be sweet or strange if I let them do this? I'm thinking of taking them to the florist, lettting them pick out a SMALL boquet, then having the flower shop split the boquet in half so they each have a very small boquet for her. And that way, I'm sure it's 'even'. 'Cause, you know, everything must be EVEN. :glare::lol: I think it is sweet and thoughtful! I wouldn't worry about what others do. Dh gave dd a dozen, long-stem roses when we graduated her. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly1730 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I think it would be lovely! My dd graduated from christian school and during the ceremony the students come down from the stage and give their mothers a flower. Makes my cry every time:) Having the boys give their sister flowers is such a nice idea, kudos to your boys for thinking of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassy Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 It's a lovely idea. I don't think flowers can ever be wrong. Cassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 So sweet!! Your daughter will love the flowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 That's the tradition here and in the school in OH where my niece graduated. We gave the flowers after the ceremony. We held them for the pictures. Some give flowers at the home. What sweet boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in SJ Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 We always give flowers to our graduates, or anyone performing in a recital, or a play, or for anything, really. Apparently flowers are our way of saying "You worked hard; great job!" My almost 18yodd (the early hs grad, community college at 16 one) was invited to participate in her very best friend's graduation from a local PS last week. I felt like this :confused: But the school let her sit with the graduating class in a cap & gown and she was in the pictures. I thought it was weird, but these two girls have been besties since they were six, and they wanted to do this together. Both girls wore stunning leis of deep purple and white flowers that looked great with their royal blue gowns. It is so nice that your boys want to give their sister flowers. Amber in SJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Who cares if it is strange, so sweet and kind of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2samlibby Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Personally, I think that is very sweet. Especially since your little guys suggested it. I'd do it. :iagree: What thoughtful young men you have. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 We have always done that here -- it is very sweet. You can ask for a 'presentation bouquet' in whatever size and the florist will know what you mean.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I think it's very sweet, and not terribly uncommon here. When my DD7 graduated from the early childhood program (her private school had Pre-K, JK, and K separate from the "big school, and had a graduation-for DD, it was when she left traditional schools entirely), some of the parents gave their little girls flowers. I gave DD7 a graduation cap and gown for her stuffed dragon, who had gone to K with her in her backpack every day, and who the teacher made a graduation certificate for :). A stuffed Mickey Mouse also graduated that day-similar situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 My parents brought me flowers, and I saw many other graduates with them as well, back when I graduated in 1994. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Doesn't sound strange to me. But then I grew up in HI where grads traditionally get draped in many leis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 No it is not strange. And, my little guy gets a presentation bouquet for after recital, too. :) (I hope that's not too EE for some folks!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I think people often bring flowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Saw a few bouquets of flowers at niece's graduation this year. Not strange at all and I'm sure it will be very much appreciated. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliums Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Many people here give flowers at graduation. Not odd at all. Congrats to you DSD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I think it's so sweet of them to want to do something special for her. :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Sure, lots of the folks bring flowers for the graduate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Very sweet and totally normal. :) Congrats to your graduate! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 My little boys want to bring flowers to give to their big sister after her graduation ceremony on Thursday. Is this weird? No Do people do this sometimes?yes So anyway, will it be sweet or strange if I let them do this?Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceNzanesmom Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 We gave our ds flowers, and had cake after. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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