September 16

 

This just proves that blood doesn't matter in family.  Whether my kids are genetically related to their aunts or uncles or not, the people in their lives influence always shows in the kids personality. 

 

Usually I think of Caitlin as Sis's lost daughter.  Caitlin is a tomboy, girl-next door, strong, very practical and when she wants to focus----she can take over the world.

 

But she does have alot of Aunt Yvonne and Uncle Sarcasm King where she sees things differently than others and finds the hidden humour or pathos in a situation.  (In SK' case, her sarcastic "Whatever" comes from him.)  Anyway, she proved today that she is Greg's niece too.

 

Caitlin tried out for drama club today.  Usually they do not take grade 9's but she sweet-talked the drama teacher into giving her a chance.  (She's practiced on her dad enough.)

 

She auditioned for a musical and was asked to sing.  She was prepared and she must have done a good job because they told her to try with the microphone.  She told me, "I couldn't help it, Mum.  I looked at the mike, realized how heavy it was, that it was a real proffesional mike and it just happened."

 

What happened?

 

She covered the mike with her hand, took a breath and said, "Shhhhhhh.....Luke, I am your father."

 

She made the drama team anyway.  She's singing Oh Canada at next weeks school assembly.

 

Thanks Greg!  Your StarWars fascination is contagious!  

 

PS, she also did her "chipmunk singing" for them.  If you ever get a chance to hear her, take a listen, she sends me into tears of laughter.   

Talk to you all later

 

Kimberley