Merriment

" You got it, Mom!"

Mackenzie has been singing the songs for the preschool Christmas program to herself for weeks. It's so sweet to hear her usually loud voice quiet in song. As a doting mom, I was beyond excited to see Mackenzie and the other preschoolers putting on their very first Christmas program. As someone who was in choir from JR High through my early 20's, performing in countless choir concernts, I know that one day she won't have the same glint in her eye and excitement to sing Christmas carols . You can only sing Jingle Bells so many times before you're all jingled out. For now, though, we are all soaking up the excitement of yet another first!

Sweet Mackenzie Claire

The video below is of the last two songs. This program was for the afternoon preschoolers only. There were about 40 at the program though there are a total of about 50 PM preschoolers. The little boy just below Mack with dark red hair in the green sweeter is Mackenzie best friend, James.


The teacher to the left is Ms. Mandy. I cannot tell you , especially after recent events, how much joy and relief it brings to my heart to know that Mackenzie is in the care of teachers who are invested in her academically but also as a person. It was so touching for me when I read the note Mackenzie wrote in the Christmas card she made to go with her teacher gifts "Mis Mande. Mere Crismas. I luv yoo." And she surely does love Ms. Mandy.