Friday night I had the distinct privilege to attend the Christmas production at my daughters’ school. Things were a little rushed trying to get everything together and everyone out the door on time. There was hair that needed to be curled. Nerves that needed to be calmed. Last minute props that needed to be found. And Doritos that needed to be eaten--- for dinner! Oh dear.
But we did it! We were only 3 minutes late which I considered a major victory. But my victorious feeling was short lived.
One of the opening numbers was a group song where kids from my youngest daughter’s class stood in a line to present. Everyone had on the proper uniform. Crisp white shirts and dark pants. However, the most noticeable part of everyone’s attire were their shoes. The stage was at just the right height for the performer’s shoes to be at the audience’s eye level.
This is what I saw as I scanned the row of precious performers:
Black dress shoes, black dress shoes, black dress shoes, black dress shoes, black dress shoes, black dress shoes---Blue Satin Clippy Clappy Shoes, three sizes too big!
My eyes stopped scanning the row of shoes and slowly lifted to identify the girl front and center wearing the fancy clippie clappies. My husband noticed the shoes at the same moment and leaned over to whisper, “What does Brooke have on her feet?”
It appears she had decided that her outfit needed a little pizazz--- a little glamour--- a little blue satin that went clippie clappy all the way off that very wooden stage. In that moment I had a choice to get all caught up in the “oh my stars, good moms know what kind of shoes their daughter has on before she clunks across stage.” Or, I could see it as a funny memory we’ll enjoy talking about forever.
As a mom I’m learning the power of laughter, grace, and letting only God’s truths define me and my kids. So, if you see me in the grocery store this week wearing some blue satin clippie clappy shoes of my own, just high five me.
Now for the ONE COOL CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY!
Post a comment by clicking on the word comments below and you’ll be registered to win today’s giveaway- Two copies of my book, “The Bathtub is Overflowing But I Feel Drained.” You can keep one and give one away to a friend for Christmas!
Now for yesterday’s post--- I am SHOCKED by the number of comments. Yes, I did read them as I was flying back from speaking in Florida today. You have no idea how much you all blessed me. Thank you. Now, for the winner of the wonderful Pam Farrel gift pack:
Heather from Mommymonk! Congrats! Post your e-mail address below and we’ll get your gift mailed out right away. Then when your gift arrives, you’ll do the happy dance at your mailbox, all of your neighbors will laugh, and everyone will have a Merrier Christmas! Is this giveaway contest fun or what!
Okay, everyone--- click on the comments word below and post away. Blessings!
But we did it! We were only 3 minutes late which I considered a major victory. But my victorious feeling was short lived.
One of the opening numbers was a group song where kids from my youngest daughter’s class stood in a line to present. Everyone had on the proper uniform. Crisp white shirts and dark pants. However, the most noticeable part of everyone’s attire were their shoes. The stage was at just the right height for the performer’s shoes to be at the audience’s eye level.
This is what I saw as I scanned the row of precious performers:
Black dress shoes, black dress shoes, black dress shoes, black dress shoes, black dress shoes, black dress shoes---Blue Satin Clippy Clappy Shoes, three sizes too big!
My eyes stopped scanning the row of shoes and slowly lifted to identify the girl front and center wearing the fancy clippie clappies. My husband noticed the shoes at the same moment and leaned over to whisper, “What does Brooke have on her feet?”
It appears she had decided that her outfit needed a little pizazz--- a little glamour--- a little blue satin that went clippie clappy all the way off that very wooden stage. In that moment I had a choice to get all caught up in the “oh my stars, good moms know what kind of shoes their daughter has on before she clunks across stage.” Or, I could see it as a funny memory we’ll enjoy talking about forever.
As a mom I’m learning the power of laughter, grace, and letting only God’s truths define me and my kids. So, if you see me in the grocery store this week wearing some blue satin clippie clappy shoes of my own, just high five me.
Now for the ONE COOL CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY!
Post a comment by clicking on the word comments below and you’ll be registered to win today’s giveaway- Two copies of my book, “The Bathtub is Overflowing But I Feel Drained.” You can keep one and give one away to a friend for Christmas!
Now for yesterday’s post--- I am SHOCKED by the number of comments. Yes, I did read them as I was flying back from speaking in Florida today. You have no idea how much you all blessed me. Thank you. Now, for the winner of the wonderful Pam Farrel gift pack:
Heather from Mommymonk! Congrats! Post your e-mail address below and we’ll get your gift mailed out right away. Then when your gift arrives, you’ll do the happy dance at your mailbox, all of your neighbors will laugh, and everyone will have a Merrier Christmas! Is this giveaway contest fun or what!
Okay, everyone--- click on the comments word below and post away. Blessings!
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