The Zyriek Zoo: Welcome to the Jungle

Welcome to the Jungle was the title of the third grade musical program this winter at Harding. Anna and her classmates had been practicing since before Christmas and they were ready for the show. The program's story was based on Aesop's fable of The Lion and the Mouse. Anna was one of the mice. She wanted to be one of the lions, but as Caroline would say "you get what you get". We can bring that back up with her when she one day does not get the part she would like to have. Turns out the mice and the lions are the main parts and she did a great job. I was impressed with how many songs they had to memorize and how well they did in front of the crowd. Luckily the costume accessories were provided by the school. Anna was instructed to wear khaki pants and either a white or pink shirt. We had agreed on a white shirt, since we already owned one and then the night before she just had to have a pink shirt. We went to Target and I told her that if they did not have it there, then we were back to the white shirt. Luckily, we found one for $2.48 on the sale rack at Target. It was the next size up but it worked. Of course, she was the only one in the group that chose pink but she was fine. Overall, good program. Caroline got to see it twice since the Jr K students attended the dress rehearsal and she came with us as well. Next year is the 4th grade talent show. What in the world will we come up with for that??? Start thinking now!!!