After work this evening, my husband and I got the opportunity to go to our nephew’s preschool/kindergarten Christmas pageant. We were fortunate to sit in the very first row and I just did my best to be in the moment and to observe as much as possible. Some of the lesson I learned are:

• When you have done a good job, don’t be afraid to clap for yourself – you deserve it
• If the mood strikes, it is OK to cry in front of a large group of onlookers
• You are never to old to want your mommy
• When you make a mistake, make it loud, and make it look like you are having a blast while doing it
• Always be ready for the paparazzi, because you NEVER know who will want to take your picture
• If you are assigned the role of pageant donkey, and you don’t want to wear your donkey ears, you don’t have to
• If you have to take a potty break in the middle of your performance – the show will go on, even if you do run to the potty
• Take every opportunity to flirt with your cute neighbor (even if she happens to be a cute little cow)
• Only you can know when you have hit your limit. When you are done, know it, and accept it. Even if that means you are stripping your costume off in the middle of the pageant floor, while walking back to your classroom.

Thank you, Morgan!!! We had such a good time this evening, and you are just growing up soooo quickly!!! I hope that we have many more opportunities to share memories with you!! Thank you for the lessons!! Auntie Chrissy loves you!!!

Have a FABULOUS evening!