So Lanie has entered the world of fourth grade and is very excited to begin the adventure! Lanie's day started at the crack of dawn, with clothes and hair perfect, and ready with her back pack on even before the alarm had gone off. I am not fooling myself into think that this will always be this way, but I will take it for now! She smiled for pictures and was happy to see old and new friends and with a smile and wave she happily entered the building as a "upper class man" at Abbey Lane. I was just as excited as she was and anxious to hear about the wonderful day that she was going to have. I had no idea the news she would be coming home with that day.
It was three o'clock and time for the afternoon pickup as children filed out of the school the parents waved and the kids smiled. Lanie had a smile on her face but there was an extra skip to her step and a sparkle in her eye. "Mom, Mom I have great news!" I asked how her teacher was and who was in her class which she quickly told me but she had a better story to share with me that day. So, I have to tell you what happened today. I listened careful as the story unfolded. She said that while sitting in class there was a knock at the door. The music teacher Mr. Carpone entered the room and said that he needed to speak with someone who was in her classroom and a boy raised his hand as if the he was the one that the teacher was looking for, but he was not the one that the teacher was looking for that day. I need to speak with Elaina,(Lanie then thought to herself ...wait I don't get picked for anything) she proceeded to go into the hall with the teacher. The teacher then informed her that the best cello player that the school had had graduated last year and they really needed someone to take her place. He then proceeded to inform Lanie that she was now the best cello player in the school and would like her to play for the entire 3rd grade to show them how the cello works and to be an example for them. Needless to say Lanie was excited for the opportunity and thankful for the compliment! Lanie has been practicing in anticipation of her big debut. The question is now will it be Old McDonald or Happy Birthday decisions....decisions.
We were excited for her and wanted her family to know~
