Christmas Concert: Getting us in the Mood for Christmas

WOW, the Christmas Concert at Berlin High School was absolutely incredible. The Middle School students played piano selections before the concert and a bell choir played too. Kate has not played since May and has not played We Three Kings in two years and she was great. The 5th and 6th grade chorus did a beautiful job, as did the 7th and 8th graders. Katie Menhorn is actually teaching them how to harmonize. It will be breathtaking to hear them in a few years when they are juniors and seniors. The high school kids were astounding. Katie had a nice mixture of fun Christmas tunes and religious songs. At the end a brass ensemble came out and the audience was invited to sing Hark the Herald Angels Sing and the Gloria. It brought tears to my eyes as we sang together. I was lucky enough to get a front row seat and jumped up to start a standing ovation but no one joined me. I hope this community appreciates what they have. I was nice to be a part of something so beautiful.

After a day of shopping on Saturday, we watched It's a Wonderful Life last night. Poor, sweet Kate, the first time she saw it about 4 years ago she cried when George gets his ear slapped by the druggist. Last night she wanted me to fast forward when Uncle Billy leaves the money accidentally with Mr. Potter. I recited every line I could remember. It's the first time I did it with the kids, so they just laughed. Give them a few more years and it will just be annoying.

Jack ran a fever today but seems better tonight. Kate wrapped some gifts for me. I was tired after cooking and cleaning and doing laundry all afternoon. I did make a nice Sunday night dinner: Roast pork, mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes and carrots, gravy and corn. Plus I made meatballs for tomorrow's crock pot and I have left overs too.

Can't wait to get on the road Saturday to enjoy the Holidays with my family. We do have some baking to do this week. Jack said he will probably have tests all day Thursday so I hope we have time to do some baking. I have some nasty situations waiting for me tomorrow at school. I just need to grit my teeth and get through it. I'm getting a pit in my stomach thinking about it. Definitely looking forward to the break.