Impromptu Nativity

At preschool last week they had an impromptu nativity. Basically, the older classes (3-5 year olds) dress up as angels, shepherds, wise folk or animals and they come to the manger during their part of the story. There is no real script and it's very laid back - kids are just wandering everywhere. The younger kids, Drew included, come and watch.
This year they asked Allen to be baby Jesus. The catch was that I had to be Mary and Patrick, Joseph! We agreed and it was a pleasant experience. Allen was a great baby and just looked around the church for a long time - then off to sleep.
A real "moment" occurred with one of the wise men wanted to give me his gift he had brought for baby Jesus (a gold painted box filled with fake coins and Mardi Gras beads). He was adamant that I take the gift, so I did and opened it to show Allen what was inside. The little boy was then content and went off to another area of the stage. He was very into his part!


Note the Wise Man's gift at my feet!


Sure, baby Jesus had a paci!! Yep...we honestly had that conversation while we were sitting there...


This little shepherdess just stood in front of me and stared almost the whole time - she was enthralled!