Wierd Al Rocks the House

So to update you from a previous post:  my 10-yr old had her solo at the school talent show on Friday night.  She was the LAST one to perform, of course.  She sat fidgeting and blushed for nearly an hour before it was finally her turn to sing Wierd Al Yankovic’s “The Saga Begins.”

Other performances that night were surely more serious or relevant than my daughter’s choice.  There were different classical pieces played on assorted instruments, some love ballads, then a Britney Spears song and something from Disney’s “Hannah Montana.”  When the music teacher announced my daughter’s number, you could actually see some people say to each other, “Did he just say Wierd Al Yankovic??”

She refused to bring up a copy of the words to the song, and because of issues finding the music to it, she decided to sing it a capella.  She also wore a black shirt with dark brown pants, wanting to “look more like a Jedi.”  (I drew the line at letting her bring her brother’s light saber!!)  I was SOOO nervous for her, but I soon realized that I didn’t need to be.

She got in front of the 60-odd people there, took a few deep breaths, and proceeded to sing the song – every note, every word, all of it entirely perfect.  Some people who knew the song chuckled at certain lines.  Some people who weren’t familiar with it listened closely and smiled (you could even see them leaning in to understand it all).  Other people even hummed along with every chorus.  It was really fun, and very well received.

A lot of people commented to her afterwards that they appreciated ending the evening on a light, funny note.  Others told her how impressed they were that she stood up there with no music or words and did a great job.  My daughter looked like she was ready to collapse – it’s as if she kept herself together long enough to do the song, and then afterwards was when all the nerves rushed in!

Sometimes I don’t know what to expect with this daughter, but I’m often amazed by her perspective and her courage.  It was a fabulous night for her, and for our whole family!