Break a Leg!
Today was her play, her first REAL play, she was Cindy-Lou Who in how the Grinch Stole Christmas, she was wonderful, fabulous. I was so proud of her. This once shy little girl, who has worked so hard to overcome a variety of obstacles was on the stage and she delivered her lines like a champ, a pro, I can see a future in theatre! She asked afterwards, "So did I break a leg or what?"
The play was followed by a sing-a-long, and did I mention the entire school was there to watch it, 1st through 5th graders all clapping for this little group of 3rd graders, just one of the classes of 3rd graders. They were amazing. I was backstage before they started, and they were all saying, "I'm so nervous", and "did you see all the people out there!" and "my mom AND dad are here and they're sitting NEXT to each other" only to be one upped by the little boy who said, "yeah, well my MOM and STEP MOM are sitting next to eachother and smiling!" (his dad is currently traveling in Mexico he added).
My mother and her husband arrived late, blaming traffic (of course) traffic on the route I drive each and every day which I know wouldn't and didn't make them late, they are just notoriously late especially when it comes to stuff with the kids b/c he doesn't like kids.
Gabe and Emily both had parties back in their classrooms afterwards, we went to both, my mother stopped in at both and her husband waited in the lobby, "his knees hurt, it's too noisy in these rooms, lots of germs" those were the reasons she gave the kids as to why her husband didn't come by to say, "good job in the play" or "nice classroom, is this your desk, great artwork on the wall" nope none of that. It was ok by me, and the kids seemed ok with it.
Emily woke up at 2 am today with a fever and sore throat, I gave tylenol and put her back to bed, she didn't feel good when she got up, but said better, I wasn't going to send her to school, but she pleaded with me, begged, her first "solo in a play momma, I have to go, I don't have a person who knows my part!" We left after the play, carols and party, she's been to the doctor and has strep. Poor baby. I'm feeling terrible that I let her go to school at all, but she was beaming on the stage, the show must go on right!
Today was their last day of classes, they began winter break at 1pm and go back after the new year begins. They were so cute leaving school and saying to their friends and teachers, "see you next year!"
When we got to the car Emily looks at me, bursts into tears and says, "I can tell you now, I feel TERRIBLE, My throat really really hurts!" Gosh I felt so bad.
She's on her antibiotic and home taking a nap now as I type, I get a bad mommy badge for the day.
We'll travel to one of my sister's homes on Christmas morning and stay over and visit. I'm looking foward to it, at least the time with my sisters and their kids that is. I love my mother, but it'll be stressful and tense with her and her husband and all of us there. I'm preparing for the worst, but hoping for the best. Knocking on wood, crossing my fingers and throwing salt over my shoulder to try and work up some good mojo for the upcoming Christmas festivities.
Again, I'd like to wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas, Hannukah (I know it's almost over), Kwanza, and New Years.
As a resolution, I propose we all try to be kind to someone that we have a hard time being kind to, for whatever reason and work doubly hard at being kind to ourselves. We deserve it don't you think?
The play was followed by a sing-a-long, and did I mention the entire school was there to watch it, 1st through 5th graders all clapping for this little group of 3rd graders, just one of the classes of 3rd graders. They were amazing. I was backstage before they started, and they were all saying, "I'm so nervous", and "did you see all the people out there!" and "my mom AND dad are here and they're sitting NEXT to each other" only to be one upped by the little boy who said, "yeah, well my MOM and STEP MOM are sitting next to eachother and smiling!" (his dad is currently traveling in Mexico he added).
My mother and her husband arrived late, blaming traffic (of course) traffic on the route I drive each and every day which I know wouldn't and didn't make them late, they are just notoriously late especially when it comes to stuff with the kids b/c he doesn't like kids.
Gabe and Emily both had parties back in their classrooms afterwards, we went to both, my mother stopped in at both and her husband waited in the lobby, "his knees hurt, it's too noisy in these rooms, lots of germs" those were the reasons she gave the kids as to why her husband didn't come by to say, "good job in the play" or "nice classroom, is this your desk, great artwork on the wall" nope none of that. It was ok by me, and the kids seemed ok with it.
Emily woke up at 2 am today with a fever and sore throat, I gave tylenol and put her back to bed, she didn't feel good when she got up, but said better, I wasn't going to send her to school, but she pleaded with me, begged, her first "solo in a play momma, I have to go, I don't have a person who knows my part!" We left after the play, carols and party, she's been to the doctor and has strep. Poor baby. I'm feeling terrible that I let her go to school at all, but she was beaming on the stage, the show must go on right!
Today was their last day of classes, they began winter break at 1pm and go back after the new year begins. They were so cute leaving school and saying to their friends and teachers, "see you next year!"
When we got to the car Emily looks at me, bursts into tears and says, "I can tell you now, I feel TERRIBLE, My throat really really hurts!" Gosh I felt so bad.
She's on her antibiotic and home taking a nap now as I type, I get a bad mommy badge for the day.
We'll travel to one of my sister's homes on Christmas morning and stay over and visit. I'm looking foward to it, at least the time with my sisters and their kids that is. I love my mother, but it'll be stressful and tense with her and her husband and all of us there. I'm preparing for the worst, but hoping for the best. Knocking on wood, crossing my fingers and throwing salt over my shoulder to try and work up some good mojo for the upcoming Christmas festivities.
Again, I'd like to wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas, Hannukah (I know it's almost over), Kwanza, and New Years.
As a resolution, I propose we all try to be kind to someone that we have a hard time being kind to, for whatever reason and work doubly hard at being kind to ourselves. We deserve it don't you think?
Congrats to your daughter on her performance!
Love your resolutions. I will try to take them to heart.
Good luck with the holidays.
I'm glad the performance went well. I don't think you're a bad mom! It's an understandable choice. Sorry that your Mom's husband is so frustrating!
I'll try to keep your resolution in mind.