...and to all,a good night. :)
~ Here's to another wonderful holiday season, and the beginning of a prosperous new year. From our family, to yours ~
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
and finally, the pics!
Here's our beautiful singing sensation enjoying her debut performance!
...and of course, when the music was getting a tad too loud, she only had one hand free to do this (she's getting so much better at NOT covering her ears, though - even when a loud doggie bark is heard....and even at the movies! *yeah*) I had to get this pic:)
Let me not forget to mention that Nbear's good friend "R" was the other singer (he was to the left of the drummer boy), and they both sang with all their heart.
Shall I play for you?
Pa-rum-pa-pa-pum
On my drum...
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Me and my drum :)
*sorry, guys - this was still in my draft folder! YIKES!*
Aaaaaahhhhh....what a wonderful program it was. We are truly blessed to have Mrs. A with NBear this year, and it was very obvious tonight that every parent (who has a child in her class) felt the same. I really don't think she realizes how much light she's put into all of our lives.
The evening started out with Mrs. D, the school principal, making her usual welcoming remarks. She was nice enough to do a special shout-out (aka preview) to my NBear's class, and how they were "such a wonderful SDC group". She also mentioned that most of the children in the class were diagnosed with autism. I had mixed feelings about her mentioning that although they may not sound the same as other children, or may act a bit differently, we must all realize that they are all children with feelings too. She also added that earlier, for one of their rehearsals, some other kids were laughing at them and one of NBear's classmates thought he was the reason for the laugh. (That's actually when she mentioned the "feelings" part) So - she continued - I know you'll all be on your best behavior and will cheer for them when they perform!
They were the third performance, and when they emerged on stage, my heart swelled with pride:) My NBear was immediately handed a mic - OH! By the way, as an important side, I must add that one of the wonderful parents in her class volunteered to provide their costumes for them. They were hand-sewn! - which she held on to, like it was second nature. There was something that made me a tad bit anxious, though...it was when she first looked out into the audience and pretty much had an "oh-my-goodness-why-are-there-so-many-people-staring-at-us?" look. I was afraid the stage fright monster had finally bitten!
When I caught her attention, though (NBear! Honey, you need to push your hair out of the way, sweetie!) she smiled a huge smile and said "Mommy!!!" Of course, I chose to ignore the fact that she had taken her hair down, which I had so carefully and lovingly tied up so it wouldn't fall in huge chunks on her face while her hat was on....*groan*
All was well in the universe after that. :)
All, that is, EXCEPT for the moments MBear would try to escape and join the singing (and drumming) sensations ON the stage! I thought it incredibly cute that she was singing along with them, anyway.
pics to follow!
Aaaaaahhhhh....what a wonderful program it was. We are truly blessed to have Mrs. A with NBear this year, and it was very obvious tonight that every parent (who has a child in her class) felt the same. I really don't think she realizes how much light she's put into all of our lives.
The evening started out with Mrs. D, the school principal, making her usual welcoming remarks. She was nice enough to do a special shout-out (aka preview) to my NBear's class, and how they were "such a wonderful SDC group". She also mentioned that most of the children in the class were diagnosed with autism. I had mixed feelings about her mentioning that although they may not sound the same as other children, or may act a bit differently, we must all realize that they are all children with feelings too. She also added that earlier, for one of their rehearsals, some other kids were laughing at them and one of NBear's classmates thought he was the reason for the laugh. (That's actually when she mentioned the "feelings" part) So - she continued - I know you'll all be on your best behavior and will cheer for them when they perform!
They were the third performance, and when they emerged on stage, my heart swelled with pride:) My NBear was immediately handed a mic - OH! By the way, as an important side, I must add that one of the wonderful parents in her class volunteered to provide their costumes for them. They were hand-sewn! - which she held on to, like it was second nature. There was something that made me a tad bit anxious, though...it was when she first looked out into the audience and pretty much had an "oh-my-goodness-why-are-there-so-many-people-staring-at-us?" look. I was afraid the stage fright monster had finally bitten!
When I caught her attention, though (NBear! Honey, you need to push your hair out of the way, sweetie!) she smiled a huge smile and said "Mommy!!!" Of course, I chose to ignore the fact that she had taken her hair down, which I had so carefully and lovingly tied up so it wouldn't fall in huge chunks on her face while her hat was on....*groan*
All was well in the universe after that. :)
All, that is, EXCEPT for the moments MBear would try to escape and join the singing (and drumming) sensations ON the stage! I thought it incredibly cute that she was singing along with them, anyway.
pics to follow!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
she let go...
I was emulating Olivia Newton John's performance in Xanadu last Saturday at Joshie's birthday party in San Ramon's The Golden Skate, and boy was it fun! I hadn't been on rollerskates (I mean, "quads" as they are now called, as opposed to the more popular "in-lines" aka rollerblades) since I was in high school, so the whole experience made me giddy all over!
And oh, my - you should have seen NBear! She put her skates on by herself (of course I helped with the laces), and was SO the eager beaver! Not only did she have a no fear approach, she was more than happy to pick herself up after each spill. *yeah* The GREATEST part was -- she let go of the hold-on-for-dear-life rink "gutter" - as I call it - and was able to balance enough to keep up with me, hand-in-hand. :) It was such a wonderful feeling! Me, her, the smooth surface helping our wheels glide effortlessly, the smiles on our friends' faces when we passed them, the relaxing sensation taking over my entire body...
...that is, until NBear's right leg found its way between MY legs, and caused me to hit the rock-hard rink straight on my tailbone. *yup, I see you wincing!* It was such a hard fall, that moments after I exited the rink and sat to catch my breath, my friends' faces looked like they were being swallowed by black ink. I know I remember saying "Why can't I see you guys? How come I can't see you?" Luckily, I didn't faint. What I did have to do was help myself to some powerful doses of Ibuprofen for the next 3 days. Ugh - I hope I didn't break it.
It was all SO worth it, though.
Why?
She let go.
She.....let......go. :)
And oh, my - you should have seen NBear! She put her skates on by herself (of course I helped with the laces), and was SO the eager beaver! Not only did she have a no fear approach, she was more than happy to pick herself up after each spill. *yeah* The GREATEST part was -- she let go of the hold-on-for-dear-life rink "gutter" - as I call it - and was able to balance enough to keep up with me, hand-in-hand. :) It was such a wonderful feeling! Me, her, the smooth surface helping our wheels glide effortlessly, the smiles on our friends' faces when we passed them, the relaxing sensation taking over my entire body...
...that is, until NBear's right leg found its way between MY legs, and caused me to hit the rock-hard rink straight on my tailbone. *yup, I see you wincing!* It was such a hard fall, that moments after I exited the rink and sat to catch my breath, my friends' faces looked like they were being swallowed by black ink. I know I remember saying "Why can't I see you guys? How come I can't see you?" Luckily, I didn't faint. What I did have to do was help myself to some powerful doses of Ibuprofen for the next 3 days. Ugh - I hope I didn't break it.
It was all SO worth it, though.
Why?
She let go.
She.....let......go. :)
nervous mommybear
Wish us luck.
NBear's Little Drummer Boy performance is tomorrow night *egad!* at 6pm. They will also have a morning show for the entire school.
I'm sure it will be a packed house, as every parent will try to claw their way to the best spot possible to capture the PERFECT shot of their little stage bunny. I'm going to be sharpening my fingernails after I type.
Since this will be her first EVER stage performance, and I'm hoping she doesn't freak out right before they cue the music (as I've stated in previous posts), I am also wondering how other parents in my position have dealt with such anxiety.
Help.
I'll take any advice. :)
I know I can count on my friends to bring me some sense of peace.
NBear's Little Drummer Boy performance is tomorrow night *egad!* at 6pm. They will also have a morning show for the entire school.
I'm sure it will be a packed house, as every parent will try to claw their way to the best spot possible to capture the PERFECT shot of their little stage bunny. I'm going to be sharpening my fingernails after I type.
Since this will be her first EVER stage performance, and I'm hoping she doesn't freak out right before they cue the music (as I've stated in previous posts), I am also wondering how other parents in my position have dealt with such anxiety.
Help.
I'll take any advice. :)
I know I can count on my friends to bring me some sense of peace.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Let them eat cake!....oh no! not CAKE!
(photo by NBear Leibowitz)...CUPcakes, that is.
There is nothing more "horrifying" than seeing video of your child munching on a Safeway-bought cupcake with the rest of her classmates, especially if she is on a gfcf diet. I mean, sure - it was somebody's birthday and NBear was an active participant in the let's-belt-out-the-happy-birthday-song part, but oh...
As soon as the Huz said "NBear BETTER not be eating one of those cupcakes - if I see her eating one of them, I am going to be so mad! Everyone in that classroom was notified of her diet and..." the camera (as if on cue) panned to a giggly NBear, Safeway cupcake in hand, licking the icing (dairy, no doubt) off the top.
I didn't think it was possible for the Huz to turn any paler when he saw that.
But, he did.
"Hey, at least Mrs. A caught it (there was visual evidence to prove it) and threw it away - you've got to commend her for that part!", I added in meekly.
Silence.
Fade to black.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Pa-rum-pa-pum-pum update!
New email reads:
Hi all!
Please prepare your child's costume for the winter concert, as follows:
1. white long sleeves shirt
2. brown capri pants or black short pants may do
3. knee high white socks
4. red suspender - if he/she has any. If none, I have red cloth we can use.
As for the green hat, you don't need to worry about it. I'll provide it.
Please have it ready next week (December 8, 2008). I cannot guarantee your child will perform, it will all depend on his/her mood. As for now, we are practicing the song. Hopefully, all of them will at least come up on the stage. Thanks.
Mrs. A
Can you see the smile (of relief) on my face already? *aaaahhhhhhh*
Hi all!
Please prepare your child's costume for the winter concert, as follows:
1. white long sleeves shirt
2. brown capri pants or black short pants may do
3. knee high white socks
4. red suspender - if he/she has any. If none, I have red cloth we can use.
As for the green hat, you don't need to worry about it. I'll provide it.
Please have it ready next week (December 8, 2008). I cannot guarantee your child will perform, it will all depend on his/her mood. As for now, we are practicing the song. Hopefully, all of them will at least come up on the stage. Thanks.
Mrs. A
Can you see the smile (of relief) on my face already? *aaaahhhhhhh*
to date
Six months.It's been (almost) six months, everyone. Since this. You remember - the firing pistol? Wow. You don't even realize how much you've said until you look back, huh?
I love how life evolves, and finds a way to become the norm. I remember the days of marking calendars with individual meds and supplements she'd taken, balancing checkbooks like lunatics, sweating over what she could eat, and constantly being on the lookout for ANY sign of improvement. It's still all there of course, (all except the calendar fiasco, thank goodness) but so deeply etched in the fabric of our lives*, that we no longer see any of it as hard. It is just....life. :)
* please don't sue me for using your motto, Mr. Cotton Industry. It worked so well for the message I wanted to send. Thanks:)
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Little Drummer Girl
I got an email the other day that said:
NBear may be one of my lead singers for the Christmas performance. Please make sure she practices the song. I have placed the CD copy and the lyrics in her backpack.
Mrs. A
WOW!
Looks like we'll have to fire up the camera and camcorder batteries for her first school Christmas concert! I made sure the Huz had the CD in his van so he could play it while driving NBear to school everyday. After all, she loooooves to belt out tunes! (Did you play it? Yes, I played it. Did she sing? No, she just listened to the song...)
That's it. I'm kicking into stage-mom mode. Bridezilla's got nuttin' on me! I'm just hoping and praying my oh-so-nervous-for-NBear self won't be too disappointed if it doesn't go as planned. Even if it doesn't (must not be negative, must not be negative), I will be there to hug and hold my Little Drummer Girl.
Please please please give me the strength and patience to put together a costume that looks like this. (Mrs. A's request. Not asking.) The Huz just said - Are you SURE that's what she wants? Isn't the drummer boy supposed to be a Jew?
Perhaps I misread something - or missed the word "Yodel" in the instructions somewhere?
help.
NBear may be one of my lead singers for the Christmas performance. Please make sure she practices the song. I have placed the CD copy and the lyrics in her backpack.
Mrs. A
WOW!
Looks like we'll have to fire up the camera and camcorder batteries for her first school Christmas concert! I made sure the Huz had the CD in his van so he could play it while driving NBear to school everyday. After all, she loooooves to belt out tunes! (Did you play it? Yes, I played it. Did she sing? No, she just listened to the song...)
That's it. I'm kicking into stage-mom mode. Bridezilla's got nuttin' on me! I'm just hoping and praying my oh-so-nervous-for-NBear self won't be too disappointed if it doesn't go as planned. Even if it doesn't (must not be negative, must not be negative), I will be there to hug and hold my Little Drummer Girl.
Please please please give me the strength and patience to put together a costume that looks like this. (Mrs. A's request. Not asking.) The Huz just said - Are you SURE that's what she wants? Isn't the drummer boy supposed to be a Jew?
Perhaps I misread something - or missed the word "Yodel" in the instructions somewhere?
help.
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