Our caroling group sang at the main cottage of the memory area of the nursing home. We had an audience of about 15 people. Quite a few of them were pretty unresponsive to the singing. Monti was very comfortable and good at interacting with the residents at the nursing home. She left with a strong desire to go back and help out a couple of her favorite residents.
For the last 3 Wednesdays we have had caroling practice after school.
I am slowly getting a little better at not being such a pushover when
it comes to keeping the kids in line. Two young boys kept hitting each
other while singing until I sat down right next to them. The first
grade boy has seen me in the halls at school since then and he looks
at me with absolute fear. At times I find myself longing for a little
boy. Boys have a certain sweet yet mischievous side of them that I
find endearing.