Broadway Baby

Last week was the yearly holiday celebration at Benjamin's preschool. Parents were invited to attend, and we were treated to coffee, breakfast, and a musical performance by the students. The kids had been preparing for weeks, but the actual songs were to be a surprise for the parents. I tried asking Benjamin what he'd be singing, and he replied, "The Calliope Song." Hmmm... Either he's pulling my leg, or he hasn't been paying attention in class.
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Before the show started, Benjamin and Nolan sat excitedly with us in the audience. I sensed they were a little nervous. Were they getting pre-show jitters? Were they anxious about singing in front of such a large group of people?
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One person who had no problems whatsover getting up in front of a crowd was Calliope. Here she is shamelessly flashing her chubby diaper butt for all to see. It's not that kind of a show, Calliope!

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Pretty soon, it was showtime. One by one, the kids lined up on the stage and began singing. Rather, most of the kids began singing, and a few of them - including Benjamin and Nolan - stood there looking like deer caught in headlights.
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Maybe they were being stunned by the flashbulbs of the parent paparazzi.
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Fortunately, it didn't take long for them to loosen up and get into the holiday groove. My favorite number was a rollicking preschool version of "Jingle Bells," complete with accompanying hand choreography.

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After the show was over, the kids took a bow and exited the stage. Benjamin, however, returned to perform a solo encore consisting of a series of intricate dance moves that ended with his butt high in the air. Hey, Benjamin - like I told your sister earlier, it's not that kind of show!