I'm not sure why but those are all things that I don't do.  Confidence is something I don't have.
I don't want my kids to get that from me. Luckily Sean is very comfortable outside his comfort zone. Trying new things.  Taking risks.

I also want to balance it with kids who aren't entitled or bossy.  But are confident and willing to try things. And not be afraid to fail at things. 

Last night, Campbell played the role of Santa in the Christmas concert at school.  He made sure we knew that he had the most lines out of anyone in the play - 21 to be exact. I reminded him that talking too much about that part might sound like bragging...so don't talk too much about that part.
He found out he got the part several weeks ago.  We practiced his lines for the first week.  He picked them up quick.  After that I didn't hear much about it.  Just that he had practice at lunch. They were working on the costumes. The stage was being set up.  Tuesday night I realized that the next day was THE day.  Two shows.  An afternoon performance and and evening performance.  I started getting nervous for him.  

I just wanted him to do great.  I wanted him to be proud of himself. I was already proud of him for working hard.
He did great.  SO great.  

Proud mama...you bet I was.  I could tell by his smile and his energy after the show that he was proud of himself.

I don't think I would have had the confidence at 10 years old to get up on stage and perform in front of an auditorium full of people, while wearing a super hot/sweaty costumes.  He nailed it.  

Oh and if there was ever any doubt - Santa IS a ginger.

Boy. This and the Knock Knock jokes...I have a couple of hams on my hands.  

I guess we're doing something right.