I didn't video the school concert...and it's okay

This past week has been Education Week in NSW. Our school ended the week with a concert featuring every student in the school.

Kelpie played the lead role of Ella in her class play "Computerella" and Padawan Learner sang two songs along with everyone else in his year. I did not video the concert. I did not take photographs. Not even one. Not even before or after the concert. I just sat there and watched.

I was nervous at first. Would I be sent to the parent 'naughty corner' for such a breach of concert etiquette? Was it obvious that I turned up without any electronic paraphernalia? Well, I am here to tell the tale. And it was okay.

I reminded myself that, to my knowledge, there are no records of my thespian attempts in Trial by Jury, or The Golden Fleece. No voice recordings of my school choir attempting The Oratorio (thank goodness). Am I damaged by this? No, quite relieved!

So, I sat and enjoyed watching Kelpie play the part of Ella clearly and confidently. I noticed every expression, got every joke. I noticed that Padawan Learner knew all the words and hand actions to "Miss Sue" and seemed to enjoy every minute of it. I can relate all of this to you in detail because I saw it with my own eyes and not through a viewfinder.

I'm sorry that I have no photos or video footage to post. Perhaps you, too, would like to come and watch the next concert free of your electronic paraphernalia.