Pre-school Christmas Program

Jillian had been preparing for her Pre-school Christmas Program for many weeks now. We got to hear her practice singing her songs over and over again, especially "Away in a Manger." So, she was ready to perform today in front of Mommy, Daddy & Bridget, Grannie & Papa Woodruff, Papa Ken & Beverly, and Cousin Meagan and Zach.

When the program started, Jillian just stood there and listened to everyone else sing, even though we were certain she knew the words. Eventually, after a couple songs went by, Jillian got into it and started singing and doing the movements. She did a very nice job of being loud and expressive, while nearly falling off the little platform she was on. This photo shows her with the other kids in her class (not the best quality shot, due to being a bit far away). After each song, everyone clapped, and so did Jillian.

After it was over, Jillian went right for the cookies ... and not long after, got totally wound-up and was running wild. When we talked to her teachers, they were so proud that Jillian had sung during the program, because apparently she had not been singing during their practice in class.