Our Little Songbird

Madison decided last fall that she really wanted to be in our church's childrens choir. Having a musical background, I strongly encouraged her to do so. I've had so many great experiences because I was involved with choir through Mona Shores Schools; I went to Europe for a few weeks; I went with a group to sing in Carnegie Hall my junior year in high school - just to name a few. I learned a lot about being in front of a group of people and talking / singing into a microphone...but I learned all of this when I was eighteen, not seven.

I figured choir would be a great thing for Maddie - give her confidence and let her have some fun all at the same time. I never thought she would enjoy it so much that she would volunteer for a duet!! Madison came home a few weeks ago to tell me that she would be singing a part for St. Thomas' (our sister parish) mass of first communion. At first I was shocked and then nervous and then just really, really proud. What seven-year old do you know that would volunteer to sing in front of a church full of people she doesn't know?

She practiced her little heart out and she did such a great job! I have heard her sing before and I knew she could carry a tune, but I was really impressed when I heard her sing "Jesus is the lamb of God". Of course her mother was WAY more nervous for her than she was for herself. She has turned into quite the young lady these days. Where did the time go? I swear I can still hear her saying her first word. The above picture is Madison and her friend getting ready in the church's music room before mass.

I know she gets on the blog every now and again to make sure I'm not writing anything embarrassing about her or her sisters (isn't that my job as a mother? Embarrassing stories and pictures from your mother are a requirement of growing up!!), so if you are reading this Madison, I am so very proud of you. You have exceeded every expectation a mother could have for her child. You are bright and loving and very, very talented in many ways, including singing. Be proud of what you have accomplished. I know that your dad and I are:) Love you.