...someone other than me!! I completely blew it today. Mia has this great music teacher at school who teaches her great songs and fun things to go with it. You may remember my post from October or November of her in music class skipping around and singing, having a great time. She had music observation again today and couldn't have been more excited about it. Colin was able to have the day off and that made it even more special for her. She was even excited that we were bringing the napkins and plates. I arranged for a friend to watch Jack, we dropped him off a little late but Colin still got us there at 2:30. Mia was sitting on the floor in a line with her class in the foyer of the school. I was so relieved that we weren't late. She said, "We already did it." I said, "isn't it now?" to her teacher and she shook her head NO. I said I thought it was at 2:30 and another mom looked at me sympathetically and told me it was at 2:00. WE HAD COMPLETELY MISSED THE PERFORMANCE!!! I couldn't believe it. My heart sank to my feet and tears came to my eyes remembering how much Mia talked about it and her excitement that both Colin and I would be there. I looked at her and she was hiding under the table she was sitting by. I went over and looked down at her and she was crying! I feel so bad that I am crying about still. It was so important to her and I blew it. I know, it happens and my brain is completely gone these days but I even wrote it on the calendar as 2:00. I picked her up, hugged her and walked over to a bench where not everyone could see us crying together. I just sobbed with her in my arms. She pulled back after a few minutes and went to Colin. I couldn't stop crying so I walked into the bathroom to finish sobbing. When I came out of the bathroom another mom told me she would burn a copy of it for me. It still makes me sad just to think about it. I have told her so many times how sorry I am. I was watching Mia during the class party that followed and she was just running around, eating, wanting me to read to her. I know she is still sad about us not being there, she told me tonight when I put her to bed, but she was so forgiving and sweet to me. I love that girl, my girl, for her great example of Christlike love and forgiveness. I hope to be more like her in this way.
Mia, I am so sorry!
