Last night was the annual Christmas Program at the school. And only minutes before the program was to begin, I found out that as a last resort, I would be playing the role of Santa Claus for all of the kids. Up here, Santa is typically mobbed by children as he walks out. This year however I (thankfully) had the kids distracted, the lights out, and other teachers serving as bodyguards. So that when the lights went on, the kids were surprised to see me sitting there. Most of the kids in town would like either the "LEGO Indiana Jones 2" video game, or a remote control snow-go. Of course, the older kids all figured out who it was behind the beard and wig, but the little kids had no idea, in fact, a few even ran away from me!
As for my kids, we had to cut Jingle Bell Rock from the program for time reasons. I was nervous about the way the kids were practicing "The Polar Express" throughout the day Tuesday and Wednesday, and frankly, I, along with them were probably tired of doing it. However, they saved their best performance for last. I was so proud of them, they did so great reading their lines!
Now that the Christmas Program is over, I feel like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. I have to worry about grades, and then my trip home (which of course is weather permitting which always makes me nervous). But it feels good to be stress free now that the show is over and my kids were all-stars!
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