Well, at least I have figured this out before I have kids of my own but it has become clear: India has turned me into a stage mom. I cheer loud, I constantly give out high-fives....it's severe. There were two instances yesterday when my "stage mom" side came out:
This last week, a volunteer family that is here was tasked to re-do the Star Store that the kids go to once a week to spend the stars they receive for good behavior. We had a big grand re-opening party for the Star Store that included a ribbon cutting, a tour of the new store for the kids, and a dance party. It was great to see the kids in awe of the new Star Store (it really is RIDICULOUSLY cute) but the best was the dance party. The little kids here (especially the boys) LOVE to dance. They just can't get enough. After helping with the tours through the store I took a seat and watched the awesome-ness unfold. For some reason I just can't help but cheer everyone on--commenting on their cool moves, callin out their name, making the kids who are sitting down get up and dance--I'm like a mom at a birthday party.
Rebecca and I with the LifeDance team--I love these kids so much.
This last week, a volunteer family that is here was tasked to re-do the Star Store that the kids go to once a week to spend the stars they receive for good behavior. We had a big grand re-opening party for the Star Store that included a ribbon cutting, a tour of the new store for the kids, and a dance party. It was great to see the kids in awe of the new Star Store (it really is RIDICULOUSLY cute) but the best was the dance party. The little kids here (especially the boys) LOVE to dance. They just can't get enough. After helping with the tours through the store I took a seat and watched the awesome-ness unfold. For some reason I just can't help but cheer everyone on--commenting on their cool moves, callin out their name, making the kids who are sitting down get up and dance--I'm like a mom at a birthday party.
The kids checkin out the new Star Store
It's so so so SO cute now!
Sitting with the kids keeping the dance party goin
Christraj (in the purple shirt) ALWAYS gets so into it when he dances--he's the best.
My other stage mom moment was during the LifeDance performance we had that night. We had a volunteer leaving so we had LifeDance perform some of their dances for him. Every time they perform I feel like such a proud mom--I whip out the video camera and sit in the audience beaming and smiling at the kids, giving frequent thumbs up and silent 'super' signs with my hands so they always know that they are doing great--I basically turn into a giant, smiling goofball.
The thing is, even though I have turned into a goofy stage mom....I love it! I love cheering for the kids and making them feel good about themselves and their talents--they deserve all the praise they get. :)
Vanakkam
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