A surprise from our green frog

Jackson surprised me yesterday.

We'd known for a few weeks that the kindergarten music program was coming up.  We'd had several notes sent home about the time and place and what the children should wear.  We knew the show was about the story Brown Bear Brown bear what do you see?

However, when I asked Jackson what songs they were singing and what he was doing he would always say he couldn't remember.  With that being said, I had no idea what to expect.

Each class was assigned an animal from the story and they all dressed accordingly.  Each animal also had a special song that the entire group sang while the class came to the front of the stage for a special dance, actions or playing instruments.

When the show started each class filed in and took their places on the risers.  (How many times have I done the same thing?  Sososososo many times.  Choir girl here.)  Anyway, they were all so cute in their handmade white dog, green frog, black sheep, goldfish, purple cat, blue horse, yellow duck, red bird and brown bear hats and matching shirts.  

The music started and they all, including our Jackie, sprang into action singing and doing their choreographed dance moves.  There he was, the same kid who just that very afternoon had told me he couldn't remember what they were doing for the program, singing every word and not missing a single beat of the dance.

Before the program started I was taking some practice shots to set the settings on my camera.  I took this picture of these xylophones just to have something to focus on.  Little did I know our Jackson would be playing one. 

When it was the green frog's turn to come to the front of the stage Jackson walked down and I saw him sit down, but from where we were I could only just see the top of his head.  I left my seat and went over to the side to get a better look at him.  Much to my surprise, there was our boy sitting in front of one of those xylophones with his arms ready to play.  I admit I teared up at the sight.  How could he have forgotten to tell me that?!

The show was fabulous.  We were able to see all the things they've been learning about in music this year through the songs they did.  

After the show I hugged on my little guy for a minute then we found his music teacher to thank her and get a picture. This is Ms. Maxwell and based on the program I think she is doing a smashing job!

What goes great with a job well done? 

Frozen yogurt does.  (it really goes well with anything)

We are so proud of our Jackson!!  And hooray for these nice surprises from our children!