Decked out in PJs, glasses, and a wide grin, Graham joined his fellow Madison Creek Elementary School first-graders on stage last Thursday for an upbeat Christmas music program.
We heard snippets of the chosen holiday music selections during the weeks leading up to the program as Graham prepared for his performance. He unintentionally tossed me a curveball as he asked questions about "The 12 Days of Christmas" during a recent drive to karate. I assumed the song would be part of the program. It was not. Graham's simply a curious guy (and, as I learned, I have trouble with accuracy once the 12 days of Christmas move toward double digits).
Graham worried a couple of weeks ago that he might lose his speaking role in the performance. His music teacher, Mrs. Barton, had warned members of the class that they would be replaced on the mic if they couldn't remember their lines. No scabs were needed, however, as Graham rose to the occasion in rehearsal. He (almost) nailed his line come showtime. It wasn't a memory issue; rather, as you can watch below, he walked away from the microphone too soon. In this version of "Twas The Night Before Christmas," the man didn't throw up the sash. He simply threw up.
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| Family photo after the performance |
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| Graham and Mrs. Barnette, his first-grade teacher |
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| Graham and Mrs. Barton, his music teacher |
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