Missoula Childrens Theatre

This past Monday Madison was able to try out for the Missoula Childrens Theatreproduction of Pinocchio. It was supposed to be both Hailey and Madison, but when we got there we learned that this year they changed it so that you had to be in 1st grade or higher. I was ready for a bomb shell of tears and "why not me's?" and "I have had to watch Maddy do this 3 times!!?"to go off. It never did come, in fact she shrugged and okay and sat down......I was so proud of her! Not one complaint came from her (other than while we were waiting she was thirsty and a little bit hungrey!) I sat on pins and needles as I waited for the 2 hour audtions to get over with. I was a little bit too antsy by the end so I got up to look in and saw that she was not choosen..... :( I was watching her face to see what she would do. I sat back down and waited for her to come to me way dissappointed and crying. The doors opened and I waited for her to come.......... She never came so I got up and walked in the gym to find her eyes dry in line for the pre-show performance sign ups. I asked her how she was doing and she said "Umm I did not get a part so I am going to do the dance performance." She was fine! No water works! Nothing! I was amazed at this seeing as this morning she broke down into tears over not being able to find a sweater....(she is my more emotional sensitive one) Once again proud mom moment! I was so happy and proud that she did not take a poor attitude towards not getting in, instead she did the best thing which was be happy for those that made it in (4 of her friends made it) and was just happy that she would be able to do the dance. Although on the way home she did say that she was a little sad and would have cried had she been the only one out of all her friends that were there to not make it. (3 of her other friends did not make either). So for all those that would like to support her and see her dance .... her performances will be Friday at 7:30 and Saturday at 3:00 here in Caldwell. (You can call me for directions and prices!)

On a side note....

Mason now has his first tooth....possibly two but time will tell.... He woke up screaming in pain the other night and it took me 45 minutes to figure out that he was teething! So the "Umm Duh Hes teething" award goes to me! He is now also walking around stuff! He is getting so big...hard to think that he started out so small.

As for Alaina, we are going to focus on potty training starting today! Why so sudden you ask? She pooped in the tub this morning and that was the final straw that broke my back. I am happy to report that it has now bee just over 2 hours and she has stayed dry and pooped (we think) and peed inthe potty! Hmmmm I have a long day ahead of me...make that the next few weeks! Oh well it will be worth it in the end ... Right?!