"I have to wear this?"

Today was the first dress rehearsal for Toby's school talent show. Although I gave him a note last night so he could stay after school today for the rehearsal, he was surprised to discover from a friend at the bus stop this morning that it was today. He realized that since it was a dress rehearsal, he would be expected to wear the clothes he had on as his costume for the actual show. He seemed stunned, but not upset. No need for it to bother me, and if it doesn't bother him, there's no problem.

He has been very focused this week on cleaning up his school things in the afternoons. His seems very motivated to earn playdates as a privilege. The funny thing is that he was oblivious the past few weeks - until Dan took the kids out over the weekend with Toby's friend. Somehow they decided that since it wasn't a playdate at either child's house, it would be okay, just this once. I was annoyed about it, but it looks like it may have reminded Toby how much he likes to spend time with Kelly - and lit a fire under him to meet his responsibilities.