Thursday, May 22, 2008

Introducing...Old MacDonald and Stewart Kittimus Prime





It is amazing because this little boy is very shy and ended up with the lead role in his school musical because...well...because he wasn't there that day and no one else raised their hand so...there you go. Old MacDonald-Stage debut in EIEI--Oops! He was wonderful and I had been so worried because he had become an inconsolable little monster with fretting about it, begging me to email his teacher and beg off...telling me I was a horrid mother etc... So I didn't invite anyone to the Spring Concert because I didn't want him to be embarassed. Then he went and blew them all away. Ad libbing these little overall hitches that had people rolling. Not on purposely swaying in the wrong direction most times during songs...then realizing he was getting laughs and continuing to do it. His music teacher winked at thim the whole time over it. I was proud...and also sad because, again, no dad. And I watched dad's carrying crying, bored little ones out. I watched a toddler walk up the steps shouting "Dada"... and was sad. Also, one of the classes sang "Grandma's Feather Bed", which was one of Leonard's favorite Denver songs and there was a beautiful piano solo of "Yesterday..." We celebrated with high 5's from everyone and ice cream.

And the second part of this post is to introduce you to Stewart Kittimus Prime. Yes, we love our black cats in this house and have always named them Merlin, but there is still a Merlin here. So he is Stewart (after Jon) and Kittimus Prime after Optimus Prime because Nicole is a Transformers Geek...of course, so am I...but only a little bit. I would have been happy with just Stewart, but now everyone is happy. He's a sweet little cuddly guy.

11 comments:

Ronni said...

Now he's been bitten by the stage bug! Good for him!

The kitten is loverly. I want one...oh, wait...!

Kathy said...

Purrrr..fect little black kitten. I found 2 today that I will end up with(I hope). What does ol' Merlin think of the new kitty?

Super pictures of the school program. James is a star!

My heart aches for you missing Leonard. And for him also, missing everything with you and the children.

Hugs, thinking of you daily.

Jeanette said...

What a cute kittie!! I never had a black cat but I have had practically every other color cat there is! I hope you enjoy your weekend.

Marshamlow said...

What a great experience you son had, I bet it will help him to be a better public speaker etc in life. Good job mom. And the kitty is so sweet.

Courtney said...

How wonderful of an opportunity for James! I'm glad he decided to do it.

That kitty is cute and what a wonderful name for a cat! Is that Nic's bf?

Courtney said...

You've been tagged if you are interested.

Rach said...

Oh, I SO wish I could have seen James swaying in time, yet out of sync with his cast mates. I bet it was WONDERFUL!! :o)

The kitty is a cutie pie and I totally dig the name.

Cross off another milestone, friend! You're continuing to do it! :o)

HUGS!

Donna said...

Congratulations to James!! Well Done!! And that kitty Almost makes me want another one......hughugs

Nance said...

Lots of knots there...

BetteJo said...

Oh what a cutie pie! And the kitty too! :)

Karen MEG said...

He looks so cute in those overalls, and sounds like he did a wonderful job. no wonder you're so proud of him!

Cute new kitty too!