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Lights, music, dance!

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By Sarah
A parade, lots of lights in the park, and fireworks -- our city knows how to throw a party!  N fell asleep on the way there and missed almost everything, but I though it was cute how her older siblings still stuck by her even though they knew she wasn't awake.  That is one loved little girl.  It was also this night that my husband said something that make me soooo happy and relieved.  At one point D decided to go off and do something and M said, "Don't worry, I'll follow him!" and chased after him.  I mentioned I wondered if her needs were being met and her voice being heard as such a thoughtful middle child?  Hubby, being the 4th of 8, knows all about being a middle child.  He said no, she has a voice.  She will do fine.  To me, the only child, I practically burst with joy.  It's true, though.  Between her Waldorf inspired preschool last year and trying new things this year, and simply being aware of the traps a middle child can fall into, yes, she has a voice!  And I'm glad she does, even though it would probably be easier on me if she didn't sometimes.  lol.

Here are the youngest two at Darrell's Christmas Cantata he performed in at his church.  K and D were happy to be there too, but you'll just have to trust me because they don't like having their pictures taken anymore.  Bummer.  I'm seriously doubting how good their yearly scrapbooks are going to be if they keep avoiding the camera!


See, here's an idea of what kind of photos would be in D's book.  Here he is being silly waiting for his sisters' dance recital to begin.  He didn't want to be caught at such a girly event but couldn't stay home alone, so come to the performance he did!

backstage hug between sisters

K on stage
M & N on stage

It was quite a cute performance and super Christmasy.  I was so proud of them all for getting up there and doing what they had practiced so hard to do.

But I didn't laugh as much then as when I did when I took these characters to Target to go gift shopping and they were going around the store using candy canes as Star Wars blasters.  Silly, fun, wonderful children.  I love having them in my family this time of year!

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