Friday and Saturday was Ana’s Holiday Dance Recital,
and I, like an asshole, volunteered to be a backstage mom for both shows.
Take a look at the backstage…
You better believe I brought a bottle of wine with me on the second day. But despite pouring it quietly, while hiding under my coat, in a dark corner, I was found out by the other mothers and forced to share…it broke my little wino heart.
Ana’s class was the first act and I was so excited!
The girls came out onto the dark stage, I could see their silhouettes squatting down, getting ready for their music to begin- well, with the exception of one little girl. She was jumping up and down, whooping and hollering, basically losing her 4 year old mind until the teacher yelled, “Ok, settle down over there!”
Then the lights came on…
On Sunday, we were supposed to get an inch of snow. We got 7. “Our bad” said the weathermen.
Grabbing our shovels, we cleared our driveway while listening to the hum of nearby snow blowers. La di friggin da.
Under the guise of “good clean fun”, but secretly fueled by snow blower envy, we traveled the block throwing snowballs at anyone not using a good old fashioned shovel.
I call this pic “Returning from the Hunt”
Upon completion of the mission, I pulled out the sleds and the kids had a ball flying down the wimpy 5 foot hill next to our driveway…
Brian suggested that I spray the bottom of the sleds with oil to make them go faster…
which gave us several opportunities to play the game “Dog Urine or Butter Spray?”
If you guessed “Dog Urine”, you’re a winner!
Speaking of dog urine, Mr. Bojangles loved the snow…and then it was time for him to go in.
I’m pretty sure everyone had a great time, even Ana.
How was your weekend?
I’m praying it’s a Halloween costume. If so, I bet I know which house he lives in.
