Yesterday was a big day for the McIlrath family. Eric had his first official hair cut and he was in his first Christmas Concert! It doesn't sound like much, but to me it was monumental. The haircut was somewhat unplanned, but turned out to be rather pleasant. He looks great!

The second big event occured at 7o'clock later that evening. As the parents, grandparents and friends of the two, three and four year olds gathered in the activity center I was reflecting back to a time when I told myself I would NEVER be one of those silly moms sitting on the floor, camera in hand ready to capture my child's every move. Well, I must eat my words like I have done so many times since having children. First, the four year old class went up to the stage and sang pretty well. There was one little dominant boy who BELTED out the song as loud as he could so much so that the audience was in stiches! Then the three's class approached and sang well, but with not as much gusto as the four's. Finally, the anticipated event of the evening came and it was the largest group to appear. The two's. As the nine little boys and three girls made their way to the stage, I joined all of the other "silly moms" and scurried to a place where I could capture my son's every breath forever to be recorded. The only reason Eric went up to the stage was because Ava was up there. (Ava is a little girl in his class and he is crazy about her). Well, they attempted to sing "By low, Baby Jesus" but truthfully it was just the teachers singing and the kids stood there looking and waving at the their crazy moms holding the cameras. Eric even jumped off the little platform and started walking over to me. I motioned for him to go back and he did with a bit of reluctancy, but stood in his place until the song was over. After the song was over, I had to laugh because I had spent most of the day wondering if Eric would behave, what he would wear, and other meaningless ponderings. Well, he looked precious in his Christmas outfit, his behavior was totally acceptable and we all thoroughly enjoyed those fun-filled two and a half minutes. Did I mention that Eric did not sing at all during the program? Wouldn't you know it, he sang the song when we were getting ready for bed later on that night.

Typical.

May you have a Merry Christmas!