If you recall from an earlier post, Dylan wanted join the middle school band this year, but almost passed, due to nervousness. Jen and I made the decision for him, that he had to try it for at least a year. That decision resulted in a great year, and his looking forward to the next year.
As the school year nears the end, last night was the annual middle school band concert... a time for the students to highlight their year's hard work and accomplishments. Since Monday and Thursday are long days in the car business (9AM-9PM), I was fortunate to get permission to leave early to attend. Although a little nervous, Dylan was proud to have a row of his family come to watch his performance, and he did a great job.
After the concert, I got to meet one of his best friends, "Sherm", who is also in the band (Jen had already met him at previous events). I told Sherm, "It's nice to finally meet you, I've heard a lot about you." To which he responded, "I've heard a lot about you, too. You sound like a very nice man." How diplomatic, Sherm! It's good to meet your kid's friends and have a positive first impression of them (not just because he said something nice about me... you can just tell he seems like a good kid).
the fan club
5th grade (first-year) Tiger Band. Dylan is in the back row, far left, standing.
"Old McDonald had a Band" with bell group solo
Are you "Sherm" was not trying to Eddie Haskel you??? (snicker)
ReplyDeleteI have no "musical" children (unless you count listening to the stereo / MP3 player). I do have Boy Scouts, and Dancers though!