He Did It!!

He did it!! Colton sang with his little choir buddies for the production! I know that you guys have been in suspense for 3 months now...so I figured I would fill you in!

He did great! I took him to his classroom and then we (my parents & Susanna) went to where they were going to perform. We waited...and then in they came! Colton was in the front of the line. They were all holding hands. It was precious! They walked up to the front, not too sure about where they were going. Then proceeded up the risers. Colton hadn't practiced on the risers, so he had no idea what he was supposed to do. So, he went to the second one and started to sit down! lol The lady helped him get to his spot. It was so cute! He looked so big yet so little at the same time, you know?

So, once they were all lined up, the teacher introduced them, and then started the music. (we didn't sit on the front row. I didn't want to distract him. We sat on the 3rd or 4th row.) At this point he hadn't seen us yet. They all sang...well, some of them. A lot of the kids just kind of looked around...my child included. The moment he saw me his whole face lit up...and he had the biggest smile! He mouthed "Mommy!" and just looked so cute & excited! I started mouthing the words, so he started singing.

They sang 4 songs in all. And in between each song, Colton would say "Mommy, I need you, Mommy! I need you!" It was precious! The first time people cracked up laughing. The second and third time they started looking around to see who his mommy was. I was so proud!! ;) I'm sure you can imagine!

They all did so good...even on the hand motions. Some more than others! We video taped it, but I don't have the parts to put it on the computer. I thought I did, but it didn't come with it. So, one day, i will post the video. I do have a few pictures. So, maybe, if you guys are lucky...I will post the pics when I get home tonight! ;) (but don't get your hopes up!)

So, that's that update! I hope it was worth the wait! I have never felt more like a mom than I did that night! I was so proud! I can't wait till next time!

Tomorrow's The Big Day

So, tomorrow is the Big Day! Colton's Choir Performance!! I have been so excited and looking forward to it for months, now!! Colton has had practice every Wednesday night. And we have been pretty faithful about going, except when he was sick. Colton loves singing, and he loves going to choir!

So, a couple weeks ago, my mom and I were starting to wonder how he would do getting up in front of everyone. Because lately, he has had a mind of his own! Very stubborn...to say the least. He knows what he wants, and has a one-track-mind about it. So, if he doesn't think he wants to do it, he won't!

So, two Wednesdays ago, I went to pick him up. And the lady pulled me aside and said:
"I just wanted to give you a little heads up. We went to practice on the risors and Colton did not want to leave the classroom to go. He just didn't want to do it. It was almost like he thought that if he left the classroom, his mommy wouldn't know where to find him. So, I just wanted to warn you, that come performance night, there is a chance that he won't want to sing. And I didn't want you to be surprised or upset. This is completely normal at this age. So, don't worry."

Well, I wasn't the least bit surprised! A little sad because I have been looking forward to it. I will say this though, he wasn't the least bit scared that I wouldn't know where to find him! He just didn't want to do it!!! So, I talked to him on the way home and let him know that I wanted him to stand on the stairs with the other boys and girls and sing. That it would make me very happy and proud of him. He said: "ok, I will. I want to stand next to Kelsea!"

So, we shall see! I doubt he will end up doing it, but I will have a little hope! ;) I will definitely give you guys an update!! And if he does do it, I will post pics!