Tell A Story - Proud Momma Moment

Lucas had his Christmas Concert at school on Wednesday night, and boy howdy was it ever a good time! We walked over in the cold and the snow, dropped Lucas off at his classroom and headed to the gym. Mr. Pothier gave the same speech he gives every year. And the show was great!

We saw a big change in Lucas this year. He was excited to go, he was looking forward to it, and he actually sang along and actively participated in the concert! And he didn't have to wear his headphones! So many firsts for him. He's growing up.

The best part of the night, however, was this photo shoot at home before we left. I asked Dude if I could get a nice picture of him in his "Sunday Best" (but since it's not Sunday, it's our "Wednesday Best"...he's hilarious!) and he proceeded to actually pose for me! That crooked smile and those dimples get me every time!

That last one was a surprise and didn't happen until I said GO!

Lucas told me the jokes that would be shared before his class' performance, but made sure to let me know that I should still laugh at them, and not shout out the answers and spoil it for everyone else.

How does an angel answer the phone?

Halo!

What is a snowman's favourite food?

Cold cuts & frosted flakes!

What nationality is Santa Claus?

North Polish!

As far as I'm concerned, my kid is the best kid.

later loves

Melton the Warm-Hearted Snowman

Date: December 12, 2012

Location: Kameyosek Elementary School Gym

Event: Dude's Christmas Concert

Participants: Me, Russ, Mom, Grannie & Pa. And Dude of course!

Oh my. My Proud-Momma metre went skyrocketing through the roof the other night! My son sang at a Christmas concert! WOOOOO-HOOOOOO!

He spotted Grandma at the front, so he got really excited and started looking for the rest of us. I think most of the younger kids spent more time looking for Moms & Dads than they did participating in the concert!

Yes...he is wearing headphones. And no, they are not part of a costume. Back in Kindergarten we discovered that he has a big issue with loud noises in the gym. He would get upset, cry, and need to leave the room during assemblies. His teacher thought it might be a sensory issue (she even sent home a big pamphlet for me to read), but I think it's just a Lucas idiosyncrasy!

But he sang! He actually participated in the concert! Well...I don't know if he was actually singing, or just mouthing the words (the chorus to be exact), but I don't even care! It was amaze-balls!

The whole show was pretty good actually. I can't even imagine the logistical nightmare of getting all those antsy kids out of their classrooms in time, and get them up on the stage, and then back off the stage and the new group following behind.

I was left remembering my Christmas Concerts in elementary school. I remember dressing up, and maybe even getting to wear a little makeup! I remember playing in the classroom until it was our turn. I remember the lights, bright in my eyes and warm on my face.

And when I got older, I remember being in the choir, and being in the show! Having a speaking part, singing an extra song. Getting to wear a costume! Our music teachers were amazing, and often composed and played all of the music for each concert. We didn't have microphones or sound systems. It was amaze-balls too.

And my Grandpa probably has video of all of those as well....the tradition continues! HA!

later loves