10 Jun 05 A Little White Duck
Madison is finishing the 5th grade - Yikes! Sound the alarm, dive, dive, dive! She moves from elementary school to middle school and is soaking up the entire experience. Personally, I think 6th graders should still be considered part of elementary school. But that’s just me and whoever listens to me?
Madison’s school has an end of year Arts Festival (fancy words for talent show) so she and a few of her friends went out with a quack. With Reese on the drums and yours truly on the guitar Madison and her friends performed their rendition of Raffi’s “The Little White Duck.”
After waiting 2 ¬? hours (I am not exaggerating) we hustled on stage and enjoyed every second of the 2 ¬? minute song. I was proud of all the girls and especially of Reese. At this point in his life, Reese is a backstage person. He‚Äôs not into the being in front of crowds scene. He sat up there on his throne - that‚Äôs really what they call the stool which drummers sit on (talk about a high opinion of what you do) - counted off the beat and drummed his way into the hearts of all his friends hooting and hollering from the audience.
We waited (watching all the other acts) 2 ¬? hours for 2 ¬? minutes of pure silly fun! It was well worth the wait.
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Bro: There’s another song to add to our playlist when we do our Burbank street gig (inside joke). You did say anything about the Cube!
My son and I play in our church praise band, and it is a lot of fun to do things like that with your children. My daughter played flute in her junior high band and was very good. I had always wanted to do something musically with her on flute and me on guitar. Two years ago, at our annual “Bring a Gift for Jesus” program, basically a talent show we do on a Sunday night prior to Christmas, Jessica and I played “O Holy Night” with her on flute and myself on guitar. It was literally a dream come true for me.
I’m glad you, Madison the SIXTH GRADER and Reese have this experience to remember.
I meant to say that you did not say anything about the Cube. With all the attention I’ve brought to it, you almost are obligated to say something about it!
It’s precious the time you spend with them. They may not seem to pay attention to this now, but in their later years, this time spent with you will really be important.
I can’t remember the exact quote, but work around the house, work, hobbies, these things can wait, your children will grow up fast and they can’t wait.
What a musically gifted family. Typically my mind goes to the sort of preparation that goes into this kind of performance. In the end, I am glad the wait and effort was worth it.