Libby and the Primary Program, Year Two

Libby worked really hard to prepare for the Primary Program at church this year, completing her song practice chart and memorizing her individual part.


Her lines for the program, which she wrote herself, were, "Heavenly Father sent us to earth in families so that we wouldn't be lonely. My mommy and daddy help me by playing with me, reading me scriptures, and teaching me about Jesus. And they help me reach the treats when I'm not tall enough." (We keep our treat stash in a basket on top of the fridge. Glad we can be of such service!)

She practiced and practiced, and had her part down pat. (As did Reeve!)


On the big day, she did a great job singing along with all of the songs (with Reeve singing along in the audience, as well. We've had the Primary Program CD of songs on repeat in our house for a few months, and Libby's not the only one who has them all memorized now!)

When her moment in the spotlight came, she stood up to the microphone and began, "My mommy and daddy help me by playing with me...."

Uh oh. She immediately froze, and I saw the look of momentary panic come across her face that she had skipped the first line. I could see her mind racing, searching, and then I started to worry about what would happen next. She's a simultaneously sensitive and outgoing kid, and such a mistake could easily reduce her to tears or induce a moment of wild improvisation.

Suddenly, I saw a look of clarity come over her face, and with a slight smirk she pronounced, "I was just teasing you!" After which she completed her part from beginning to end.

As she hopped down from the podium, Reeve cheered and shouted, "Good job, Libby!"

Yep, good job, Libby indeed.