Every parent gets it.... The last minute call, "Mom, I need 45 cupcakes by 11" or "I have a band concert tonight" I know all kids do it to their parents, I did it to Mom and my kids do it to me. All the time. This made worse of course by our living situation, it is of DIRE IMPORTANCE that I do not fail them. Last night was such an event. Kenyon just remembered to tell us she had a concert, and of course I have to go. I cringe at the thought of terrible honkings and off beats, irate band leaders and such... but I go anyway, because I am their mother and I am proud of them. The good thing is my kids are getting older, so the productions tend to be "not so bad after all". Last night was no exception, each grade getting progressivly better with the high school giving a wonderful performance. None were bad last night. One thing I do wish is that someone would help dress these poor kids who have no idea or comprehension what stage lights can do to ones appearance. Oh, and how to sit onstage while wearing a skirt. I was in girls choir and competition chior, and I know the teacher never said a word about our make up, and looking back at the pictures I wish she would have. Last night, one kid had the giggles so bad he infected his entire section and couldn't play, that brought back some memories.... BTW, I am speaking from the point of view as one who passed out and fell backwards off the top riser during the "Spring Fling" in front of the entire school. It was the talk of the school for days and being in the 8th grade at the time it was mortifying. So, I'm not talking bad about any kids, just kinda feeling for them and their awkwardness at times.
If your wondering about the cupcakes, I have awnsered that call on more than one occasion, and "it's not so bad after all"!
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