Katie sings all the time. And always has. Ever since she was a toddler in her crib, she'd sing. But for today's preschool Christmas program, a show that she and her little friends have been practicing for a couple of weeks - a chance to really shine and show the world her performance skills - Katie had promised that she wouldn't sing a word.
With Nana and Melissa positioned in the audience and me on the far aisle with a obsolete camcorder at the ready, we awaited Katie and her class for her first ever public performance. The kidlets filed in and Katie was positioned on the first row, in direct eyesight of Melissa. She found Melissa in the audience and firmly reminded her, "I'm not going to sing, Mommy." Chuckles emanated from those who heard her.
She delivered on that promise.
With a host of children lined up on three rows singing their rehearsed songs, Katie stood silent. She rang a little jingle bell at the appropriate time during the song with the bells, but she remained silent.
It was a good thing that the battery of our ancient camcorder only held about a two minute charge, despite an overnight refill. After all, a 15-minute video of Katie not singing can only be so entertaining.
Were we disappointed with the performance?
Not at all!
Despite her stubborness, Katie mesmerized us with her new skills at keeping control in an unfamiliar situation.
We were proud of her.
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