At the Circus!

Today Lennox was in the St. John's Preschool Circus. He was a clown. I have been hearing the songs a lot lately. I think he knows everyone's songs, the elephants, the bears, everyone. Lennox's teachers have been stopping me all week to tell me how wonderful Lennox was in practice. I was a little worried because last year Lennox was a lion and saw me in the crowd and started crying. 

 But, my big four year old did perfect. We had front row seats and you could see how happy he was when he came in and saw the crowd. He said hi to me and then walked himself right up onto the stage :-)

Lennox was by far the loudest and most excited of his group when they came up to sing. I was so proud and so upset that Daddy missed it. (he was on a business trip). This was one song:

Be a clown, be a clown. All the world loves a clown. We're the height of circus fun. And we're always on the run. We stand up. We fall down. All the world loves a clown. Be a clown, be a clown, be a clown. 

And then a little poem:

I have a funny little hat. I have a funny nose. Sometimes I'm  fat, sometimes I'm not. My shoes have floppy toes. I wiggle wiggle all about. I jiggle up and down. I make the people laugh and shout. It's fun to be a clown. 

After they performed, all the kids in his class took turns introducing themselves. Lennox was loud and clear. Such a contrast to his performance last year. I am so happy he felt comfortable in front of everyone. Maybe we have a little actor/singer on our hands :-)

Lennox and his friend Gabriel were so happy after the show. 

And even more excited that they were having a playdate later!

Lennox, Gabriel, and Sophia after the show!

We all went to Chick Fil A and played in the kids area. Then Gabriel and Sophia came over to play. It was a rainy day, but they got to play outside just a little. Glad he has such good little buddies.

A little sad this is our last circus. But, mama is inspired to do some productions at Ortega next year since Lennox will be there to perform in them! I told him tonight how proud I was and told him he was smiling so big. He said that was because all the people were there to watch. So sweet!