Music Performance Night at School

Last night was Logan's musical performance night at school. I have been looking forward to this all year. I remember, as a kid, getting ready for this occasion and have fond memories of standing up on stage in front of all the parents to sing my heart out for a few songs.

Logan's grade has 7 classes in it and this was a whole grade performance! I knew that meant we would have to get there early if I wanted a good seat and be able to see him. Unfortunately, my kids decided they didn't want to eat their dinners and made the process of getting ready a stressful one.

Logan got dressed in his nice clothes and the others got their shoes on and we were off. The parking lot was fairly empty when we arrived, so I knew the selection of chairs would be good. Off Logan went to his classroom, as it was "backstage" and we weren't allowed to go. Scott and I and the three other kids went into the gym to pick out our seat. There were some on the front row! We picked our seats and I waited while Scott took the little ones out to run around before the show.

But, he came back early so Malea could show off the nice goose egg on her forehead! She and Carter had a collision in the hallway and now we were in need of ice. Thankfully, she was a big girl and allowed us to put the ice on it. The ice then turned into the thing that kept her and Grace entertained during the show.

Logan walked in with his class, and they all stood there beaming at their parents. I have never seen so many people try to take pictures at the same time. You would have thought the paparazzi was there! He waved and we showed the I love you sign, as we do from afar.

I have to admit the show was quite lame, but the teacher did a great job involving all of the classes. This was not just stand up there and sing a few songs. This was a skit of sorts. None of the children had speaking lines, but some were acting characters. Every class came down to dance, play the tambourine or shakers, or pretend they were sun, wind, or rain. They were very proud of themselves!

My boy is such a good boy! He stood there with his hands to himself and paid attention to the teacher. Many were jumping, talking and doing various things with their hands. He beamed as he did his little dance being the sun. Then off he was standing in his place waiting for the next song to begin.

Little did I know that the show was only a half hour and we had a baseball game scheduled 15 minutes after it ended. I thought the ball field was too far away, but I was wrong. We called the other coach to tell him we were coming and off we were again. We headed home to get the baseball gear and raced to the field. Luckily, the previous game was a little late and we made it there before the game started!

Carter had to use the port-o-potty twice and Malea had an accident, but Logan got to play the whole game. He got two hits, scored one run, and did great in the field. The team won 15-8!

All-in-all it was a hectic evening, but what great memories we have now because of it!