Matthew had his Christmas Concert at school this past Monday. He was really excited to go and sing which is unusual. He usually loathes going to these things and just kind of does it because he feels it's his duty. But you can see him up there, sighing and mouthing the words to the song. Never really singing and looking utterly bored.
That wasn't the case this year. It was a major turn around and I owe it all to a little thing called a BOW-TIE.
As he was getting dressed he asked if he could wear his Dad's bow-tie. (Matt got it when he was in the Choir one semester at college.)
When he got to the school and sat with his fellow classmates they all instantly complimented him on his "fancy tie". You could literally see his confidence explode.
When it was time for him to sing, he got up there and was the biggest ham. I wanna say he stole the show, but that may be a little biased.
He was all about holding onto his tie and wiggling his eyebrows and looking real smug as he sang. I had never seen him act like that...at least not during a performance. Now, if he was at home? Sure. All the time. Seriously. All...the...time.
It made me think that he would do great in theater when he gets older. But then again, my mom said the exact same thing about me. But unfortunately I couldn't get over my crippling stage fright. It still haunts me to this day. But he does have some of his father's personality, so we'll see. Either way, he always has a way of putting a smile on peoples faces.
I ADORE the photos! Especially the last one. And, yes, this is the Matthew we know and love. YOu and I need to hang on tight: the next 10 years are going to be quite the ride!
ReplyDeleteThese photos are priceless!!!! Love this.
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