Last week it was FC#1’s school nativity. I like my son’s school for many reasons, but I particularly like the fact that they do a proper old-fashioned nativity. None of this weird “holiday lobster/zebra/hamster” shit. I am not remotely religious (far from it), but at this time of year you just can’t beat a good old sing-song at the local church and having a discrete weep at the overwhelming cuteness of little kids dressed as shepherds and angels.
As well as finding a little tear or two in my eye, I inevitably piss myself laughing at the hilarity that is little kids on stage. This year we had a panicked Mary who lost her cape halfway through a song, and didn’t know quite what to do, so bobbed up and down undecided as to whether or not to pick it up. We also had a tripping Wise Man (not on drugs – he tripped over. Although that really would have been hilarious). There was an X-Factor wannabe singing angel who put more enthusiasm into her singing than the rest of the kids put together, a wayward halo and a shepherd who practically hurled his lamb at Jesus. There were at least two nose-pickers and a scattering of bum-scratchers. And of course, loads of waving and “hi Mum!”. It was gorgeous.
My son, naturally, was not Joseph, or the Star of Bethlehem. Nor was he the Angel Gabriel – he’s nowhere near angelic enough for that. But he made a very fine “villager”, did a great job of saying “His ears are too long” (don’t ask), and despite not knowing all the words to all of the songs, my little star smiled a beaming smile all the way through. And that, my friends, is all the Christmas magic I need.
(I’m allowed an Alpha Mummy moment once in a while, aren’t I?!)
You’re allowed SEVERAL Alpha Mummy moments and so is your smiley Alpha villager xxJo
Think yourself lucky they got a nativity. We ha christmas around europe. A 20 minute extravaganza. Thanks for hosting #chucklemums you’ve been awesome xx
Well done Alpha mummy and her villager! You can’t beat tradition. School nativity’s are pure comedy. By senior school it gets very serious with choirs in churches – enjoy the humour while you can 🙂 Alison x #Chucklemums
There’s nowt so magical as a school Nativity! Our whole school did one this year – a bit trickier finding an innkeepers costume for a 9 year old!
Can’t beat an alpha moment! #chucklemums
Aw Alpha Angel move over! There’s a new Alpha in town! We will be starting the joy of nativities next year. We shall begin practicing our nose picking and bum scratching shortly. 😉 Thanks for hosting the #chucklemums finale – I’ll be sorry to see your linky go! x
Brilliant. I can’t wait for my turn to go to nativity plays. My nephew was the star last week. So cute! #chucklemums
Mary sounds hilarious. I love the one really theatrical kid whose jazz hands always stand out. We had a hilarious one at our Carol concert last week. Farewell to #chucklemums. I salute you.
Awww well that is cute! Yes everyone is allowed that alpha mummy moment!! #chucklemums
Aaaaaah 🙂 Er, what’s the protocol on the street now vis a vis a mince pie and shot of sherry? We’ve got ours on Thursday which isn’t even a pre-school day, meaning I need to dress her myself and get her to the venue rather than leaving the staff to do it. I feel a bit conned from the outset tbh. #chucklemums
It’s my daughter’s first nursery carol concert tomorrow – I can’t wait, it’s going to be cuteness overload. I fully expect to cry. #chucklemums
Aww my Miss J had her nativity the other day and was a towns person. We couldn’t see her as we were right at the back, but she loved it. You can’t beat a traditional nativity #chucklemums
There’s nothing cuter than kids performing – I’m not religious either, but I can’t wait to see the Popple up on stage doing the whole nativity thing when she’s older. #chucklemums
Aww! Piglet had his first nativity at nursery the other day. I was at work so couldn’t go, but my mum sent me pictures. He was just sat there looking baffled in a reindeer costume. So adorable! #chucklemums