Our family was asked to participate in the church Christmas program, "Merry Christmas Columbus." We were told we'd have a few scenes to "act like a family" with minimal lines, so we decided it sounded harmless enough. Well, the script included lines for the boys as well so about a month before the program, we began having to attend practices. The boys caught on pretty quickly, and we really talked up how special the show was going to be and that everyone was going to be watching them. They were excited! But they were also a bit fidgety during our part at practice! Out came the bribes!!!
When the day of the show arrived, I felt pretty comfortable in our ability to pull it off but still a bit nervous. You NEVER know what a 3 and 5 year old will decide to do! They were coached, bribed, and ready. Scene 1...boy was that something!!! It started out pretty well until they realized they could see us up on the big screens in the sanctuary (which we had warned them of and about the need to ignore them!) and the funny face making began! Eek!!! They got plenty of laughs out of that until the media crew had the genius idea to just turn the screens off to redirect them.
When that scene was over, we went backstage, redirected and talked about what to do and were ready to proceed. The remainder of the program was great! A few funny things here and there but overall the boys did a fabulous job, all things considered. I feel it was a great privilege to be a part of a wonderful program and make family memories we will always have!
Just realizing they could see us on the screens
Making their funny faces up on the screens...whatcha gonna do?!?!
Close up look at some funny faces, as Sam and I are desperately trying to continue and recapture their attention
The program really was great. Our church has so much talent!
We made it!!!
Again grateful to have both sets of grandparents come enjoy our performance. CeCe and PePaw told the boys they'd take them wherever they wanted to eat after if they did well. The boys pick? McDonald's, no surprise there!
With Sam's parents
We are so thankful to live close enough for family to experience things like this with us!
Oh, and let me not forget to add that Sam had a solo for the last song of the program and did an amazing job! So proud of him and glad he's mine!
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