Last night, as we finished our last TYM class of the semester, my daughter rehearsed for her first performance ever. My husband accompanied Mira for her chorus’s sound check and rehearsal in the downtown park.
As soon as I could leave things to my assistant, my son and I rushed into a taxi. We headed down Broadway to see our girl perform Christmas carols and Chanukah songs in the rain.
Liev and I heard them before we saw them, and then we saw Mira and her friends’ red tinsel headbands bouncing bright flashes of light off the sidewalk. There she was, that small person who had awakened that very morning looking worried and talking about the butterflies in her tummy.
For a whole song, she was completely unaware of our presence. When she finally saw that we were there, her whole body changed. She visibly relaxed, and a huge smile opened on her little face. Her singing took on more joy. Her whole family was there together. She made it through her first performance.
The big tree was lit, looking even more beautiful in the shimmery sprinkling rain. Our holiday season is officially here. How did you/will you kick it off?
The World takes on the Rain:
01/12/2010 at 8:35 am Permalink
So adorable!
We were in the rain last night also – we always go to the tree lighting ceremony on Worth Ave. It was the fastest count down ever!
01/12/2010 at 9:15 am Permalink
Sounds like a busy day and night you had my friend. Love the photos of your little one and the trees… xo
01/12/2010 at 10:19 am Permalink
Congratulations. Sorry about the rain though. It was storming here like there was no tomorrow. Even a tornado touch down in the next county. Anyway, Hope you have a great week!
01/12/2010 at 1:30 pm Permalink
How sweet! Happy Holidays!
01/12/2010 at 3:03 pm Permalink
I love her rain boots !!
My corner view is ready for viewing now too …
01/12/2010 at 3:12 pm Permalink
sweet story
01/12/2010 at 3:25 pm Permalink
Christmas are here…and I don´t carry it well. Try to enjoy them, but don´t feel this year will be good…maybe just because this year will finish and better next one will be perfect.
Love christmas children chorus…I used to sing (now better not to try) and those raining boots are really amizing, made me smile.
Thanks.
01/12/2010 at 3:33 pm Permalink
Oh- what a sweet story! How happy it always is to have your mom there! I’m very disorganized about getting the holiday started. That being said I just bought an Elf on the Shelf that I intend to hide tonight for her to find!
01/12/2010 at 9:45 pm Permalink
A beautiful story. You must be proud of her. What a wonderful, growthful experience.
02/12/2010 at 12:39 am Permalink
Congratulations Mira! Such a brave girl!
Dana
PS. i love the tinsel wreaths crowning the head. . . so classic!
02/12/2010 at 2:00 am Permalink
Stunning photos! Congratulations Mira!
(just posted this comment but not sure if it went thru; if it did, sorry for the double, but anyway they are doubly stunning!)
02/12/2010 at 5:34 am Permalink
So endearing. And I love her boots.
02/12/2010 at 6:20 am Permalink
An angel in the rain!
02/12/2010 at 8:34 am Permalink
What a wonderful new york story, and what a beautiful way to start the christmas holiday season!
04/12/2010 at 10:26 am Permalink
Oh, to be in NYC during the holidays – how exciting it must be! Love, love, love your daughter’s rain outfit too :^)