Solo Ensemble, Softpaws and Poor Sick Bibs!

Well, we had quite a busy weekend. Carolyn had her solo ensemble judging bright and early Saturday morning. Her voice coach graciously agreed to let her come and warm up at 7:30 on Saturday morning. I think that was a huge help for Carolyn. Carolyn sang a level 2 song, which at this grade/age level, most students are expected to only sing a level 3. She sang a French song, in French. She sang a level 2 song, in French and made a 1 rating!!! (which is the best you can do). The judge told her that she had very good posture and that her French was excellent. She said that Carolyn did an outstanding job. I am so very proud of her.

Bibianna is in the final rehearsals for Honk, Jr. and her director changed her part last week. Added more lines and made her part a little bit more dynamic. While the part/character really lets Bibianna shine, I would have been overwhelmed if I had been in her shoes and had to “relearn” my part in the ninth hour. However, since Bibianna isn’t me, she rose to the challenge. I am very proud and astounded that in about 3 days she picked up the new lines and committed (almost) to memory. In the meantime, my poor baby started throwing up last night about 8:00 and hasn’t stopped yet. She has a fever over 101 and is just sick, sick, sick. Here’s keeping our fingers crossed that she will be back on her feet tomorrow for the final dress rehearsal. That poor girl has had a tough time of it this winter. I think her immune system must be shot.

As for the kitty, we bought softpaws for him yesterday, and Joey, Bibianna and I put them on Morocco kitty. We used softpaws since Carolyn is adamant that we cannot have him declawed because it is torture for the cats. Well, if you could have seen the show yesterday afternoon, I may have to agree that it is more humane for the cat (although I am not sure Cat would agree) but definitely less humane for the humans! Oh well, we will survive. And, now sweet little kitty can’t destroy my furniture. Honey likes the soft paws when she plays with Morocco also. Puts little dog and kitty more on a level playing field.