The first grade classes at Port's school put on a special program for Veterans Day. It's was so cute! They sang some great patriotic songs, and did some pretty awesome actions.
I got to go help in his classroom before they went on stage. He has a pretty rowdy class :] The kids are sweet though. They were excited that I was there. Especially the girls ;] There are a few of them in his class that are sort of taken with my boy. I can't blame them...so am I :]
Anyway...So they sang and did some actions. One of my favorite parts of the evening was when Portie was doing the actions to a song, he had to throw his arms straight out in front on him...When he did it, he sort of knocked the girls (that was standing in front of him) headband off. Once he realized he did it, he started laughing. It was pretty funny.
My other favorite part of the evening was when they asked the veterans in attendance to come to the front and tell about their service. There were a few in uniform and a few not. They said their name, and a brief statement about their service and stood in a line. Once we had all who wanted to come forward, the teacher in charge announced the veterans again and the auditorium erupted in applause and everyone stood in gratitude. It made me teary eyed. I couldn't hold back. I tried, but I couldn't. I felt like such a dork, but I couldn't help it. We owe them so much. I'm glad to see that most of us as citizens realize that too.
I just love Port's school!! In the weeks leading up to the program he had been asking me if we had any family in the military. I told him yes, both of my grandpas (Grampa R. was in the Air Force, and Grampa D. was in the Army) and I think his Papa Snowman. He was so excited, and asked if they could come to his program!! I told him I was sorry, but no because they are all too far away to come. He understood, but wished they could. He still thought it was so neat that we had family who served in the military. His program was so fun and so sweet! I love to go and watch the kids in anything they do! I'm so glad we got to go see him. Great job, Port!! Love you, you silly little potato!!
