Masterpiece Theater (Part 1)

I'm not one of those proud, weepy mothers. I'm not. I'm proud - sure. But weepy? Not really. I didn't cry when she said her first word, took her first step or told me that she loved me for the first time (I know - heart of stone over here). I don't cry at ballet recitals, TKD tests or Christmas play. But last night. . .last night was different.

Last night was Drama Queen's school Easter play (full disclosure - she goes to a private Christian school) and it was amazing. Most of the acting was done by high school and middle school students - but those kids blew me away. The oldest one was 18 and all of them were so amazingly talented - singing, dancing, acting - it was totally crazy. But of course, what I thought was most remarkable? The part Drama Queen did. I can't explain it, its one of those things you'd just have to see. . .and of course we walked out the door without our video camera. So here is a link to another group of I'm sure talented people doing the same thing. . .but when my kid did it - it was even more awesome - not in a small part by the fact that last night it was done by a group of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. Really - go watch it. I'll wait. Back? Pick your jaw up off the floor as you imagine 6 year olds doing this. I was floored.

And I might have cried a little bit - I'm some sort of soft rock. I'll go back to my normal state now. . .sorry.