Trey, bless his little heart, hates any sort of attention - even from Bryan and I. Anytime he catches us watching him doing something, he stops immediately, glares at us and then turns his back to us. He just doesn't like people watching him (or talking to him or looking at him). Also, he is very uncomfortable in new situations (new people, places, routines, clothing) and uncomfortable in any situation that he does not have some sort of control. Super easy child.Needless to say he was terrified for his preschool Christmas program to happen. He had a few things working against him: It was in a new place (not his preschool), he had to wear a shirt that he doesn't usually wear to preschool (doesn't sound like a big deal but for Trey, it is traumatic), and he had to stand in front of a bunch of strangers and sing.
It took about 53 pep talks the week before and a bribe of an M&M cookie and chocolate milk, but Trey did not end up sitting in my lap and watching the program (which I fully expected). He stood with his class in front of everyone for the entire program. He even very quietly told everyone his name.
The program then consisted of about ten songs, none of which Trey choose to sing. But he did stand in front of everyone with his class while they sang. He even let his teacher put an elf hat on him (again, not a big deal to most children but the fact that Trey did not turn around and wack her when she put a hat on his head is huge).
Trey stood there frozen while everyone else sang, and I couldn't be more PROUD of him. I know he was extremely scared and uncomfortable but he stood up there, without a fight, in front of everyone, and that is a huge step for him.WAY TO GO, TREY!!! I LOVE YOU!!!
Here is just a small clip of Trey being Trey...
6 comments:
Yay, Trey! I loved the video....sooooo cute! The picture with the elf hate is pretty funny, too. :)
guess he didn't realize that by "not melting" he was all of a sudden the center of attention...guessing he won't be the kid yelling in the microphone this fall in the primary program! That video is awesome!
That is really cute, he sounds a lot like my oldest son.
That sounds a lot like my middle child!
Trey is darling! Both of your boys are so cute!
Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas, and a have a wonderful New Year ahead! I'm so glad we keep up with your darling family!
I loved that video. Trey is adorable just standing there when everyone was small. I love the pictures too. At least he stayed with the kids. Its awesome when you see them take a leap like that.
That was a great video! My boys had so much fun with Trey and Kevin at the party. We wish we could have hung out more while we were there. Guess you guys will just have to come up and visit:)
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