Christmas programs

All three of the kids had Christmas programs at the three different schools.  Even the Angel in Kindergarten had a Christmas party and her concert was earlier in the month. I am happy to report the school even had a Christmas up on display. So not all the fun has been taken out of school.

The Little Man was Joseph in his nativity play.  After his program (the kids sang songs in the worship space), his class shared milk and cookies, and had a book exchange. This picture is from following the event with the Little Man and Little Dude.

The Angels party was the same day. They had lots of activities to do.  We made reindeer and reindeer food (which we forgot to put out on Christmas Eve...oooops).  We made necklaces.  And the kids decorated cookies and had a snack. 

The following day was the Little Dudes program and party.  School was on a 2-hour delay that day because of ice and the Little Mans school was actually cancelled. His program was so cute. It is always interesting when the little ones perform. I don't think he actually sang any music but he didn't cry (like at Halloween) so I was happy with it.  Afterwards we went to his class for a pizza party.  They also had a book exchange.  

It was a fun time at all three schools. I am happy that I was able to attend it all.

And she is off...

The Drama Queen woke up this morning at 6am.  Before her daddy and myself, she bounced into our room and asked to get ready for school. 

She took a shower, ate her fried eggs, got dressed.  I brushed her hair and off we went....up to the bus stop to wait for the bus. 

Here she is waiting for her bus!

Why am I so nervous?

So I have had bad dreams about my angel's kindergarten class.  Not that I know anything about it or even knew who the teacher was.  I have had some visions of her boarding the bus, but not our bus, and ending up at someone elses house.  In a nutshell, I am a wreck.  There is less than a week until my firstborn is going to school for the first time.  Well not the first time, because she went to preschool, but to real school. 

We found out today who her teacher is going to be. I looked the list up and down to see if any of her other friends would be in her class.  And B (my bff's little boy and the one I babysit) will be.  Which may be weird.  But Drama Queen is so happy about it.  She told the hubby how they will be together forever. Sometimes it feels like that.  They have been in lots of stuff together since we meet them 3 years ago. But I know they will look out for each other so it helps with my nerves. I swear I am going to need medication if Monday doesn't get here pronto.

So tomorrow we get to meet her teacher. I am thinking about buying her a small gift.  You know to bribe her to love my child as much as I do.  Or maybe I'll just bring her a snack or make some cookies. Or make her meatballs and gravy, it is my signature dish.

So at dinner the Drama Queen tells us all.  I can't wait for school next week. I am so excited. I am about to be a big girl.  Can I try on my new dress?

And I have to wonder, why am I so nervous?

I will update you all with how the big meeting goes tomorrow.