Annual day

The children had their annual school day. All these years I have never been a volunteer parent to help out children with their make-up , costumes etc. But this year, since my daughter had to change her costume in between the scenes in her play, I was requested to come and help out- and what a day it turned out to be! It was amusing to see the boys trying to hold up their dhotis and adjusting their fakes moustaches all at the same time. There was a King sitting in one corner and munching his wafers. Another king and his courtier were walking hand in hand around the campus. The puny dancers were weighed down by their heavy salangais and were literally holding each other for support. The parents were helping out each other with pins, slides and make up kits. The teachers and parents were chatting around in a totally different atmosphere than the usual formal one. I was actually thinking of the exciting school day functions of my times and I remembered that I used to be conscious of the lipstick applied. Just then, interrupting my thoughts, a small boy turned around and asked me "Aunty, is my lipstick still on? Because just now, I drank water"". I had a hearty laugh before reassuring him that everything was fine.
After the exciting and tiring day, I have decided to volunteer regularly from now on, not wanting to miss the fun and excitement the children have on that day, especially the real drama that goes on backstage.