Middle school band night

Justinbustin's band played at half time at the high school football game in the rain last night. So adorable watching him play his heart out on his trombone, but the crowds teeming with energy, the totally inappropriate music for middle schoolers or high schoolers, the noise of the occasionally soaked thus static filled speakers, the college-level stadium nicer than some colleges even in high school, and being wet and cold from the gorgeous snow-like falling rain drove me crazy. The boys?

Shawn: That was a fun experience!
Me: So you liked the night?
Shawn: I loved it!

Me: What'd you think about tonight, Justinbustin?
Justinbustin: Awesome!

Brando: That was the best night I've had in awhile.

Go figure.

I loved seeing Justinbustin play, in the rain no less. Each middle school band student had a high school buddy. I had noticed Justinbustin talking to a sweet looking older student with a bun and glasses through out the night between songs. When he showed me a shirt his high school buddy made him, I asked him if she was his high school buddy. He said yes. I am so proud of his conversational skills talking to her throughout the evening. I loved seeing him enjoy being out in the rain and being around such a huge crowd of people. I love that he had a blast at something I would've found completely nerve-wracking, intimidating, and overwhelming, while the night didn't even phase him. I loved that his Dad walked through the rain to go pick him up from the band hall and had me wait in the car in a non-traffic filled area to get him home earlier.

I loved watching him sweetly play his trombone and keep his instrument working smoothly between songs I love that he unabashedly walked up to me and talked to me several times while I was the mom that hovered on the other side of the rail trying to catch a glimpse of my son. I love him. :)

Off to another senior center this morning, where a few weeks ago Justinbustin and a sixth grader who was paired with him since Justinbustin is the more mature one out of the three older 7th grade boys on the team, interviewed a senior who told them, "You are very courteous, and I can tell how intelligent you are. I am proud of you."