Today Burton took part in his first nativity (cue lots of awwwwwww-ing!). During the last couple of weeks, in the lead up to his ‘big’ moment, I have been trying to squeeze some information out of him about the performance and whether or not he was playing a part in it. All he told me was that he had to say “welcome to our nativity” and then they all would sing a song. So I assumed that this so-called nativity wasn’t really one in the traditional sense.
So we arrived at Ladybirds this morning, Daddy, Jenson and I, and took our seats – the little seats that pre schoolers sit on! – and waited for the children to take to the stage. While we sat there waiting, I said to the OH that for years I have seen TV shows and films where parents watch their little ones star in the school nativity or play, and now here we were doing the same thing!
As Burton walked on he looked a bit grumpy and reluctant to take his place and his Daddy and I looked at one another and went ‘uh-oh’ thinking that he was going to play up. However, once all the children took their places he was fine *phew*.
It turns out it actually was a nativity, and it lasted for 15 minutes (all of which I filmed) and the script was done in rhyme and the Ladybirds staff spoke the words as the children just sang and acted *ahem*. All the songs were Christmassy and in keeping with the scenes within the nativity, and were sung to nursery rhyme tunes – which were all original and entertaining with actions to go along with the words. The only traditional song was Away In A Manger. It was funny though because some children were crying, some ended up walking off stage and sitting with their parents and a couple discarded their costumes within a few minutes of the play starting!
Burton played a wise man and when it was his turn to walk with his gift for the ‘baby Jesus’, he made us laugh because he just threw it into the manger and it hit the ‘baby Jesus’ on the head!! He sang along most of the time to all of the songs and didn’t call to us or wave to us which was what his Daddy and I imagined he would do. It was very sweet to watch and both his Daddy and I were very proud, and it was just so lovely to see. Jenson was as good as gold too and at one point I thought he was going to join in!
Here is our little Christmas star during his first nativity 🙂
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Awwww well done Burton. He’s come so far at Ladybirds, it’s lovely to read the updates.
I can imagine you being a very proud mummy xx
Aww I can’t wait to go to Mads first nativity, funnily enough I imagined that when I thought about having children too. I love your new header too Jenny, the pictures you have chosen are gorgeous, x
Lovely post! I can’t wait for Z’s nativity which is tomorrow and then I have C’s nativity on Friday. x
Oh bless them. Makes me laugh how they fiddle and shuffle and cry and…..awwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Lovely pictures – H’s nativity is Monday next week – it’s his 2nd one. Looking forward to it.
Lots of ‘Ahh!’ moments here Jen!
Ah bless him. Lovely to watch a first nativity 🙂 This is the first year that none of mine are in one – too old!
Oh bless 🙂
A big awww from me! That is so lovely and he looks happy in the end. I have A’s first one next week and she is a snowman so we are looking forward to that
Lovely! Always such a heart warmer!!! Be sure to treasure the memory for him. In about 8 years he’ll be soooooo glad when you show it to his mates!!
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! We have Scamps Nativity tomorrow and I’m hoping it’ll get me in the festive mood 😀
Well done Burton, a huge milestone for you! The Boy’s nursery are singing some carols tomorrow at 4.30, but they’re holding it in the *garden*! Are they mental? Unfortunately he won’t be going because he’s poorly and it’s also a ridiculous idea! Love Burton’s stripey pants 😉
Such a special moment and you’ve captured it so well.
It’s funny how they just get on with it and it’s us that has the anxiety about whether they will join in or mess up.
Aahhhh, this brought tears to my eyes, this does not bode well for Leo’s play this week!!! Well done Burton, you are a star!
Lovely post. So sweet.
I like they do something traditional.
Beautiful photos.