14 Crazy Monkeys

In case you have not kept up with recent news

Alpha Psi Omega has 14 New Members!

Those who make it through the initiation process (aka all of them most likely) will be recorded in our chapter's history as the Alpha Alpha class. I made a lame joke about their weekly meetings being called AA meetings. I keep making lame jokes in this organization and they keep sticking and I am SO SORRY. (Flashbacks to an unending sea of mermaid posts).

This is my first year not running the show after three years of working with some of the best Stage Mommas ever. That won't stop me from welcoming all the new members though. The alumni have all been buzzing. We're super excited about these kids and the pairs and all the fun they're going to have and the magic they will create. It really is such an exciting time and I'm so happy they get to experience it and join our beautiful theatre family. And after doing the job so long, I could go through the whole New Member Education routine in my sleep, so I keep getting hyped up about all the new things they get to do.

I'm mostly excited for Mandy & Nick. I obviously talk to Mandy about it pretty much every day. She's loving this. She's been having such a great time. Most importantly, this job means something to her and she genuinely cares about her babies. I can't begin to tell you how essential that was to me when figuring out who would be Stage Parents for this school year. My heart is singing, knowing that we all made the right choice.

I miss it. I really do. It's the most wonderful job in the world. And, like I told Mandy, it's addicting. It's so weird to not be shopping for door dec supplies and delivering clues and organizing events and sending out meeting minutes and all that. But I'm still so very happy. And I'm grateful that people have been willing to humor me and keep me in the loop. They're indulging my addiction haha. It's okay. I'm not gonna stop them!

The new members find out about their Bigs on March 5th. Until then, it's fun and guessing games! Seriously. This is the most wonderful time of the year.

Out in the Wild

New members received their STUNNING acceptance letters today. It was so amazing to see their joy and hear them talk about all the possibilities. I love each and every one of them. And now they're family.

Day 22: Out & About
Sorry. I don't exactly go anywhere other than the theatre with these goons.

2-21-16

15. NEW. MEMBERS.

Day 21 (late): Message

Welcome to ΑΨΩ

 

MAY FIRST IS EVERYTHING

Harvey's happened. The big culminating theatre event of the year happened. And everyone looked SO GOOD! UGH! I love when people dress up. And now we can all kinda chill out. We still have Children's Show & Voting, but this is a celebration of how far we have come in a year as well as all the new things to come for next year. I'm so happy. The Littles did an AMAZING job. I knew the script and I was still rolling in laughter. I am so glad the cast liked it. And paper plates were as fun to present as they were to make. Mine almost made me cry cause it was beautiful. But I digress. I had a blast and could not ask for a better job. I love every single one of these babies and nothing makes me happier than seeing them up on that stage. They earned every bit of their applause.

Also. JESS & I GOT INTO CHOICES! Look for the truest of true soul mates on your McDaniel stage this August. We're gonna have the best freaking time EVER.

Making Harveys Magic

Running the meeting today was actually a lovely part of my day. It was nice to be back on this beautiful campus on such a nice day and see my favorite people. Of course, lots of people were missing today because it's tech weekend. But people still came up to say hi! And those who were there were focused and ready to work. We got a lot of really great ideas out! I cannot wait to put it all up on stage. I am proud of these kids and the awesome work they do. They will take Alpha Psi very far.

New Babies

We had our first Alpha Psi meeting of the semester today. And it was nice and organized. I'm thrilled by all the great things that are happening. And now the words have been said. It's on the horizon. We are preparing. BABIES. THE BABIES ARE COMING. Letters are accepted February 22. We will have Littles OMG.

Babies Growing Up

We have stressed for months over Harveys. Awards. Skits. Songs. Attire. Attendance. All of it. It's been a hassle. But tonight, WITH EMILY IN TOW (YAY VISITING EMILY!), was absolutely amazing.

We had a good bit of alumni visit us today. And they had lots of fun at our little event, filled with delicious food, fun song, and lots of meeting within families. It was cute. And it was AWESOME to see all my favorite people looking so classy! And then, moment of truth. Jess & I had to host Harveys.

The babies KILLED it. Oh my gosh. We had people rolling with our skit. The parodies were actually really cute. And that song?! Ugh they parodied a Disney medley and I could've cried at how well it went. The audience loved them. And it gave the professors hope for all the potential in the coming years. Also, for the first time in way too long, I made paper plates. Ugh. It had been too long. But they made people happy. And I got one, too! It was really cute. Especially for Jess' first time making them! Honestly, I'm just so happy about how well tonight went. Feels were felt. And they were among family. Speaking of family. I SAW MY BIG. For the first time in ages. I didn't get to talk to her much because I was literally stressing about the babies all night. But I saw her and shared my love with her.

We as Stage Moms have ended our meetings with the little ones. They are now fully a part of the new cast. I am, for some reason, super emotional. And so beyond proud. Seek a life, useful, kids!

Fall in love with Will oh my goodness

Alpha Psi Babies!

Last night was the most fun meeting ever. We got together and, one by one, reviewed the letters submitted by our Potential New Members, all AMAZING by the way. So much fun. We have 10 new members, all assigned to Bigs last night. We made pretty cards for the lovely PNMs! The acceptance letters are now in the mail along with their first clue. For the next 2 weeks, they will have fun guessing their Bigs! Our little family is growing! I'm thrilled. Truly thrilled. As a heads up, Joshy and I are no longer the only set of twins. But it's all good, we're still the cutest :3

ALPHA. PSI. OMEGA

Also this song is just. On replay. All the time.