Les Miserables

As parents do we realize just how many times during our children's public education we are the ones being graded? Such is the case when you have a child in a class like musical theatre. I signed a paper in the summer saying I would provide a costume for my child for the upcoming production of Les Mis. I am required to pay for the costume, make it (or pay someone else to), and have it done by a certain date or her grade will be lowered. Caitlin is required to be at BHS at 7:30 am on September 20 in full costume for it to be inspected and credit given. The first time I ever saw the words Les Miserables I thought that was exactly how it was pronounced, just the way it looked (are you laughing?). Of course now, years later I know the correct pronunciation. But a few days ago it really was Les is miserable. I've had a very busy and hectic 8 weeks and everything in my life has been put on a priority list. Monday night we got home from a 4 day trip, and on Tuesday after being at work all day I came home and looked at the patterns and realized that I was in trouble. Caitlin had to have an over skirt, an under skirt, pantaloons, a peasant blouse, a lace up the front vest, oh....and an apron; by Saturday. Well I think I've broken my own record. Wednesday morning her costume was still on bolts of fabric at JoAnn's, and this morning here she is the most beautiful "filthy beggar" you ever saw, off to BHS to be inspected and graded. I really hope that I get an A.Les Mis will be playing at BHS September 27,29,30 and October 2,6,7,8,9,11,13.