Come On, Ring Those Bells!

12.18.2008

It's that time of year again. 3rd and 4th grade boys become wise men, dad's robe becomes a shepherd's garb, anything white qualifies as angel-wear, and kindergartners become a heart-breakingly sweet/distracted/waving/giggling menagerie of barn animals. Yes, its time for the school Christmas program.

This was so well done. School programs like this always make me glad I'm not a teacher! They are a lot of work!

Sophie's roll this year was unique. She was selected as one of the slumber party bunch. These girls from all over the world (Finland, Norway, India, Malaysia, Brazil, Korea, Canada, and the U.S.) sat down on stage and talked about unique traditions in their country that take place this time of year....Sophie got quite a giggle when she mentioned that Boxing Day we go shopping (I don't think I've ever shopped on Boxing Day in my life...since I've spent all of about 3 Boxing Days in Canada, anyway!). She's definitely got her dad's stage presence *read: bordering on ham*

Here is Sophie sporting her new haircut and new glasses.

The under 5 gang got into the action by dancing to Joy to the World. Very Joyful.

Ben trying to get Sophie's attention on stage. Where WERE his parents?!

No. Sophie doesn't take Lambie with her everywhere like she used, too. Strictly a prop for the "sleepover". But sniffing its ribbon was totally unscripted. Old habits die hard.

Ben had the best time of all. We had to tear him away at the end of the evening. Not a pretty sight, as those of you who are parents of 2 year old boys know!