I am such a sap.

Girl-With-Phone-In-Ear played in her Christmas concert last night. She plays the flute in the concert band. The first song they played was the same medley that my high school's band played at every Christmas concert. Tears were rolling down my face. You will probably be able to hear me sniffling on the video tape. To make it worse, another song was the same piece that I had to play to audition for district band 22 years ago. I still remembered the fingerings. I cried again.

I must say I cry at every band concert and every time a big high school marching band takes that field at the half-time of a football game. I can't seem to stop myself. Band was such a wonderful part of my high school experience. Some of my most favorite memories are from the band room...playing the same pieces over and over in the practice rooms, doing last minute homework with Tammy, making out in the equipment room with Glenn, and the hours and hours of rehearsals and goofing around with Dawn. I can only hope my daughter will carry the same kind of memories with her.

I was talking to the Mom of Mr. Independent's girlfriend (also in band). She cries too. We then speculated that graduation day is going to be a sob-fest.

Going to do what will hopefully be the last of the Christmas shopping today. Had to wait a few more days for the checking account to recover. But today should be it. I'm picking up a very cool gift for the in-laws at Cabela's and will hopefully find something there for Hubby's sister. The only others that I've yet to buy for are my own parents. I know what I'm getting them...I just have to get to the store and buy it.

So wish me luck as I go out into the retail jungle. If I survive unscathed, I will post more later today.