Kindergarten Christmas

Tonight was our first school Christmas program.  Ever.

This afternoon we were in the car (me, Mandi, and all of our littles) singing Christmas songs to stave of child long-drive boredom (which can have dire results).  Savs suddenly breaks into this song about a pinata.  I insist that this is a Christmas-song-singing car and pinatas have no place in Christmas, but she is still back there jamming and insisting that the song is indeed part of the Christmas program. 

And it was.  And I so wish I could have recorded the shoulder rolling actions that accompanied the lively rendition.  It had me in giggles. 

Aidan and Savannah played Mary and Joseph during one of the songs.  There was zero possibility for a close-up shot of the actual moment, but here they are pre-program with their music teacher (who happens to be our neighbor & friend!).

I got a bit jittery last night when Aidan said he did not want to be Joseph anymore.  And this morning. When Aidan said he did not want to be Joseph ever.  I was terrorized by flashbacks to the first primary talk he did not want to give...the one where he tossed a chair at the gaping audience.

But the worries weren't necessary after all.  My boy looked comfortable and confident.  And that is something he wasn't a year ago.  Something I'm grateful to see.  During their Mary & Joseph song, I moved around trying to get a decent photo angle (non-existent).  But I got something far better than a decent angle.  He caught my eye.  And smiled the kind of smile that only a small, excited child can manage - ear to ear, enveloping his eyes, and tugging at my heart.  Because I knew that smile was 100% mine. 

120 Kindergarteners were up there, but this one belonged to me completely in that moment.  I treasured that connection, and I have a feeling that he did, too.

Comments

[Kelly]

I'm so glad it was a success! Aidan does look so relaxed and happy in the photos. (The costume looks good -- no trip to JoAnn's needed!) He and Savannah look darling together.

[Neighbor Jane Payne]

Oh gee, what a fear to have as a parent (a kid shutting down) and not knowing when it will resurface! Glad he pulled through.

You get some of the best shots of your kids. Truly, your words are e.x.a.c.t.l.y. portrayed each time.

[Tiffany]

Love the photo of smiling Aidan! Sounds like it was a wonderful school music program to remember (for good things! no thrown chair!).

[sista #2]

Love it! Great times:)

[Jill]

This is so sweet, I love that he caught your eye and gave you a little smile.

[Mandy]

Great photos! I think it's hilarious that a pinata song was part of the Christmas program.

Love that you shared a look.

[Shanon]

He looks so handsome. i'm glad he didn't throw a chair or baby Jesus.

[Megan]

I'm glad Joseph didn't throw a chair into the audience this time as well. He is so cute in his costume.
I like your biting picture below too, Tom was disturbed, I think it's because he has a fear of me biting him, but I loved it.

[Barb]

I am plain impressed that a school program included Mary and Joseph!

[michelle]

Like Barb, I'm impressed that they had Mary and Joseph at school!

I love the connection you have with your boys, and especially the way you express it.

The flashback to the chair being flung into the gaping audience made me laugh out loud!