A Star on the Rise

Today way John's Holiday Program at school. The last "program" they had was technically his first. They had a dinner to support March of Dimes, and when it was over the kids went up front to sing some lullabyes. It was really sweet. Since I didn't think they were doing much, I didn't bother to bring the video camera. Worked out well since as the kids were about to walk on stage we saw the teacher holing him as he cried. Buck went to get him and he never got near the stage...nor did he sing back in his chair. He's just never been one to perform, and certainly not in front of big groups. Lately, though, he's had a rather bad habit of taking his clothes off. We just can't seem to keep them on. On top of that, every time he takes his shirt off (I mean EVERY time), he swings it around. We've joked with our friends that he's going to be a rather talented "dancer". I've already written about his "camping" episode (which was the second time that day I'd found him naked). Yesterday we had the kids from small group meeting at our house while the adults met elsewhere. Right before they came he stripped down naked, in his defense I think it was because he had his halloween costume on and needed to go to the bathroom. At any rate, we explained to him that he needed to wear clothes when we had guests at the house. As soon as they left, he stripped back to his underwear. When we asked why, he said because we didn't have guests anymore...and that's what boys do. With all of that in mind, I didn't think he'd sing, but in case he decided to put on a show, I had the video camera ready this time. We sat in the very back partly because we were running in last-minute and partly because we thought it would be all over if he saw us (he behaves much better for his teachers). The older kids performed, then it was time for his class. Of course, he saw us, but he was thrilled and announced over and over to everyone that we were there. For the first few songs he just stood still, no motions, no singing. As they went along, though, he started to get into it and I think he actually enjoyed it. He almost looked disappointed when they were done. He was just getting started. AND, he kept all his clothes on the whole time. I'm so proud. On the other hand, the kid next to him kept lifting his shirt. Kids programs are so darn cute.