freestyle

a couple of weeks ago the kids put on a "grandparent's day" assembly at the school.  it always proves to be an exciting time for them as they prepare and practice lots of songs and lines to show their dear grandparents on the day that finally comes late in May.

as usual, Hudson was in top form this particular day.  he was geared up, full throttle, ready to stand with his class and deliver a "top notch, never to disappoint, sometimes even make them (or at least me!) mildly uncomfortable in their seats" kind of performance.  and he did.....

he started out great, did the usual wave to us in the audience and flashed his beauty of a smile with his white teeth shining back at us.  it was precious....the song included lots of unscripted movement and fidgeting on Hudson's part (as he played with his belt, etc.  thankfully, it stayed on at least), but it was mostly within reason....i could hear his singing above the rest, and he was doing a beautiful job...

then they came to the latter verses of the song and Hudson started to dance.  he began to sing less and dance more.  as i've said before, he's got moves.  he is Haitian, after all.  it was all fairly entertaining, and when the class sat down after their song, i breathed a quick sigh of relief and wiped my brow...."could have been worse", i thought...

later, in the kitchen, as we talked about the events of the afternoon, Hudson all on his own declared, "hey Mom, did you notice that we didn't really know that one song really well?  yah, we didn't have enough time to practice it...well, umm, so i didn't know the verse and just decided i'd dance freestyle instead!!!"  he laughed and looked like he was so proud that he hadn't squandered an opportunity!  after all, who would stand there and be a non-participant when there is a beat and an audience????  :)

love this boy so much....