Christmas Program

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We went to Jack's Christmas program at school (and our church) tonight! He did so well! He was so very excited about it. The problem was, when I went to drop him off at school this morning, I realized he thought it was time for the Christmas program right then. When he found out he had to go to school first and we'd be back later to see it, he broke down in tears. Poor guy. But he pulled through and he took his part in the program very seriously. (Though he had practiced his "Moo's" yesterday in the car, but somehow got switched to a donkey today. Good thing he took it all in stride and was great at saying "hee-ha!" instead.) He ended up front and center for their song, and next to his best buds--William, Blake, and Jack M.

 The video is pretty rough on here but he's in the middle. The best part is when he claps
at the end with the audience, then they all take a bow!

He also requested wearing a tie this morning. We didn't have one but I've wanted to get him one anyway. Mom ran over to Target and found one for him and dropped it off so he could wear it. His teacher said he made sure it went over his donkey costume so everyone could see it. 

We are so proud of him! It's been so wonderful seeing him come out of his shell this year. He's still cautious and shy but when he wants to, he can be more outgoing than we've ever seen before!

Meeting Santa 2012!

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We got to meet Santa at Spring Creek Gardens today! Jack was so very excited to see Santa. I'm so proud that my sweet, shy boy did so well sitting on Santa's lap and talking to him. He told him that he would like a Polar Express for Christmas. Santa showed him the bells from Dasher's sleigh (in reference to the bell that Santa gave the boy in the Polar Express.) 

We met the Ainsworth's there at 5 so we could hopefully avoid the crowds and see Santa right away. Well, after about 20 minutes, we realized that Santa was scheduled to start at 6, not 5pm, like we thought. By 5:30, Kadie and I decided to wait in line for Santa and let Edward and Hahn keep the boys entertained as long as possible. We were actually the second people to decide to wait in line for the half hour. 

We lucked out because by 5:40, Santa appeared ringing his bells and saying "Ho! Ho! Ho!" and greeting the children nearby. Kadie and I both tried to call Edward and Hahn on our phones with no answer. I ran back to where we had left them and yelled, "Edward! Santa's here!!!" I'm pretty sure I announced Santa's presence to the entire gardens. The line quickly formed but luckily, the boys were there ready to go in time for their turn. We were in the car on our way out by 5:53! Woo hoo!!

Then we started fielding a few questions like: Where was Mrs. Claus? How will Santa come to our house without a chimney?