Christmas Recital

Last weekend Josh and Matthew had a piano recital. Josh played Silent Night and God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman, and Matthew played Carol of the Bells and Oh Christmas Tree. 

The boys were instructed to introduce themselves and introduce the song they were playing. When Josh got up he said... "I'm Josh Moody and I'll be playing Silent Night-- and we don't care if there are any mistakes right?..." The next time he got up he said I don't need to introduce myself you all know who I am. I know you! You're the guy who messed up his first song!"  He got a good chuckle out of everyone.  

I could have been embarrassed that he was being such a ham, but even last year, if Josh had made a few mistakes he would have been mortified. I know how much courage it takes for him to perform, and I know he doesn't like to make mistakes in front of people.  So seeing him develop the ability to tease himself made me so proud- even more proud than a perfect piano performance.