Christmas Programs.....

I have visited several of my favorite blogs this morning which mentioned their annual Christmas programs. I have a fond memory of Suzanna's very first Christmas program. She was just a little over two years old and the part was simple. The play was based on Stars at Christmas time and played out the Nativity scene in typical fashion, complete with shepherds in bathrobes and bath towels and angels in revamped sheets with garland in their hair. The little kids, like Suzanna, were responsible for providing the starlight. That entailed holding flashlights, and shining them toward the ceiling. Easier said than done for a two year old. She flashed her light in the eyes of the cast, toward the audience, into the eyes of the director and the lady playing piano. And as far as shining the ceiling. It was mostly in a strobe light fashion, fast and furious. Not much like a simple star. It was hysterical. We laughed and laughed. I should mention that she was not alone in her endeavor. There were about 5 other kids about the same age doing exactly the same thing. A true example of what looks good on paper doesn't exactly work like you hope when put into practice.

And on the home front, unlike the past couple years, where I have happily volunteered to make the costumes for the program at our church, I have nothing to stitch this year. You would think that means I have a chance to relax and enjoy the last few days leading up to the program, right????? Not so fast. This year instead of sewing I am memorizing.....and singing. Yes, that would be correct. Hubby and I are a part of the program this year. In another weak moment, I agreed not only for myself but also on behalf of my hubby to be "older" people in the play. Seemed like a great idea 6 weeks ago. But now, with the days winding down quickly, and too few practices remaining, D-Day is fast approaching. If only everybody who has a part could be healthy, all at the same time, things would go so much better.

Three practices remain and the jury is out on how this will all end up on Sunday. If it is anything like years past, it all turns out fine in the end. Oh, and don't even ask about the Choir program. Lets just say we trimmed a few songs out of that and it should be a success. Anything beats last year when the director decided to have a heart attack the day before we were to perform.