DESTROY NERVOUS

For the past few weeks Tevita has been singing the Beatles.  "All You Need Is Love" was their song for May Day this year and I have watched Tevita practicing their dance for weeks now.

I knew Tevita was so completely freaked out that I have really tried to downplay May Day.

So without too much pushing or prodding I would let him practice his dance when he felt like it, and casually say good job at the end, trying not to psych him out for the big day.

Well the big day came, he got dressed, grumbled a few times about being nervous and scared, and got in the car.  As we were driving he yelled, "DESTROY NERVOUS".   It was not until we got to the PCC that the nervous really kicked in.  Once I found his class he completely freaked out, fell into a ball on the floor, and did not move.  I made sure Mrs K saw him then snuck away.  I watched from a far distance to make sure he did not run, and after about 10 minutes just went to my seat, having no idea what to expect.  When the kindergarteners came out,

SO DID HE.  

I was so proud of him and totally teared up!

For him, this was

a. HUGE. step!

Here is the picture to prove it.  (I did not bring my camera because, quite honestly, I did not expect him to get up there.  So, forgive the picture phone)

(he is in the very back row wearing an orange bandana.  I am sure you cannot see him at all)