Wonder of the Season
The bright face of wonder in a Little fully immersed in her music can illuminate any room… makes the mommy heart happy.
Concert season also means a variety of other Littles singing, dancing, playing instruments, and performing skits. Even during the older kid performances which are mandated by school, I find myself thinking, “Well… there’s one only a mother could love.” Snarky, right? I don’t mean to be, but sometimes you hear that tuba squawk and wish you had stepped out a minute to use the bathroom or take a phone call or something… But spot the family, and, sure enough, they are beaming with delight at their child on stage. My wonder of that performance is different than their wonder of that performance. And though I try not to, on occasion, I do wonder. What if…
Sleigh-ing It
The sea of children with red and green hats began with Christmas poetry. After the first, the audience applauded, and my Little’s face brightened. As she realized the clapping was a recognition, an enormous smile spread slowly over her face and expanded into the room. Next poem began and my Little was really feeling it.