Little Man has totally impressed me. I can't sing (just ask Carrin) and I sure as hell can't play any instrument (after 2 years of guitar lessons, nothing) so when he said he was going into band, I was shocked! And SCARED!
But he is really freaking good!!!! After what, 2 weeks, he can do a really good job and I am so proud. I would have never thought it. I am one proud mama right here!
Then, they had their first pep rally today and I didn't go. I showed up at the JR HIGH today to pick him up and cars were EVERYWHERE and covered in LK (our school) shoe polish!!! Was I suppose too?
I asked him if parents showed and he said that they did. BUT, he was SOOOOO glad I didn't. Yup, he is my son!
I never dated a football player and I was never a cheerleader and so I was never all into 'school spirit' to the extremes. I didn't paint my cars or my face. I forget how Texas can get about football.
So, I guess I gotta learn it. And learn it before October 9th because I am apparently in the band booster (what is that btw?) and I have to work the game that night.
Wish me luck!!! And any pointers would be nice!!!!
Passing The Baton
2 years ago
8 comments:
If you need any pointers, I was a cheerleader, dated a football player and was in the band. A booster is a supporter (like PTA). Basically, because your kid is in the band you are automatically a booster. You "get" to work games, bake cookies for bake sales and do fundraisers!
Have Fun with all that!
Booster extraordinaire here! I was prez two years running and only gave it up this year b/c he's a senior and I wanted to focus on getting him into college.
Anyway parent volunteers are invaluable to our group. Without them helping with fundraisers & everything in between, we wouldn't be the band we are. It was becauses of our booster group we were able to buy new uniforms, two trucks, a trailer, new instruments, music and the list goes on & on.
Our school district doesn't provide us with a lot of money for extras like marching band so we have no choice but to pitch in.
It might sound like a lot of work, but here's what I've gotten from it. My teen automatically has a large group of friends around ALL. THE. TIME. and b/c I'm involved I KNOW them. During football games I know where he is and what he's doing. I've made some excellent friends through being a booster. And last but not least my teen @ 17 LIKES having us around.
Nothing could be better than that. :)
I was in the pep band and marching band in high school, never a cheerleader because I was involved in sports for all 3 seasons. I don't know anything about the booster stuff but I do want to know what instrument Little Man is playing in the band!!!! I played the flute in high school and still play the piano.
So glad the other girls could you help you out with the booster thing because I was clueless. I was not a cheerleader, didnt date any football players (only baseball lol) and have no musical talent. Sounds like Little Man is doing a great job!
I was clueless like Shortmama...I hear booster and I think of shots! I went to high school in a little podunk town, I think it's the only high school that doesn't have class reunions..or a booster for that matter!
Can I get a YAY? Go, Little Man!
Band boosters?
sounds like you get to work in the concession stand. good luck with that ;)
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