Tonight is the first night of our Christmas program. I have been in productions of various kinds since Jr. High School (that’s what they called it back in the stone ages before it became “middle school”). You would think that I would be a seasoned veteran. But I still get nervous. I talked about it briefly before, I am playing Mary, and have to sing a solo. Just to make life interesting, the “Baby Jesus” is not a baby, but instead a year old toddler. The director wants me to hold him while I’m singing said solo. It went ok last night during the dress rehearsal, he’s surprisingly mellow (as all Baby Jesuses should be, I guess), but a little heavy. The unpredictability just adds to my nerves. Thankfully I’m not sick, although my poor dh has had this horrible cough all week.
I attend quite a small church, so it’s not unusual for things like this to seem very rough around the edges. It also means that I have to wear many hats. I have also been tapped to play a piano duet and got a call this morning from the children’s director asking if I would accompany the children on a few Christmas songs during the “pre-show”. ¡Ay, caramba!
I hope it’s a moving experience for those who attend. I’ve been trying very hard not to let my perfectionism get in the way of serving with a good attitude. Then even if I mess up, at least it will be making a joyful noise!
E. An Army wife, just trying to make my way through my crazy, nomadic life with a husband, toddler and two dogs. 
Sounds like a good time!!! My oldest would have been a great Jesus as she never cried. The other two…well….they would never have a chance!