This afternoon my son competed in his first ever drum competition finals.
There were 12 people in his division.
He beat them.
That’s right. My son was the winner!
Even though I thought he was the best, I had no idea what the judges would think. So, when they called his name, I screamed so loud. Then I apologized to the man sitting next to me for busting out his ear drums. And then I cried because MY SON WON.
I know how much this competition meant to him. I also know how he struggles with his confidence at times. So this win was huge on both fronts.
I’m happy to share his winning performance with you. Thanks to all of you who showed your support to him on this blog and on twitter. You’re the best.
But Ethan’s the best at drumming. Har.
( I apologize for the awful videography. I had The Nervous Shakes.)
That is so awesome! He must feel so good!
This kid is going to be a rock star.
Very nice! How cool. Congratulations to your son! I’m totally showing this to my son — he wants to learn drums, and gets a kick out of seeing kids play well.
That is AWESOME – yay for him – and you, too, mommy! They grow up so fast!
Yea! Congrats to Ethan and his mom. 🙂
Hurray! That os so fabulous! Way to go Ethan! That is a huge accomplishment. You all should be very proud.
That is so cool!!! A big congrats to you both.
That was GREAT! I am crying happy tears for him and you!
Great performance! Congratulations Ethan!
(Oh and Y too)
Get that hi-hat, Ethan! SERIOUSLY AWESOME.
That is awesome. My 10 month old loved it she danced through the whole thing. Good job!
Wow! That is fantastic! Congrats!
Major congrats to your son! How awesome!
Awesome, awesome, awesome!! Clearly, the boy needs no other affirmation, but my husband is a drummer and guitarist and when I showed him this video, he was VERY impressed. Great job, Ethan!!
wow!!! that was great! great job!!! Keep up the awesome work! You did great! So, are you going to buy more drum sticks with your prize money?
Great Job Ethan!
Fantastic! What a talent! And what an awesome confirmation for him. Congrats to you, mama, and congrats to E!
Yay Ethan!!!! That’s so exciting!!! I’m so happy for him!
WOW!!!! How old is he??? That was AWESOME!! I am always so amazed by drummers. How their foot and hands are doing different things at the same time just blows me away. He should be very proud! And you too Mom!
Way to go, Ethan! That’s awesome! 🙂
Oh, sweetie, YAY!
CONGRATS! How wonderful for him! You have every right to be incredibly proud of him. He is a very talented young man! WOO!!!!!
Wow! Your kid has some major talent there. Congrats!
Nice one, Ethan. Well done!
Yay, Ehtan! Keep practicing. Follow your passions. And you will always be successful.
And nice job, proud mama. You sure do know how to raise some talented kids. They are such a joy and a blessing, aren’t they?
wow. this is awesome. congratulations, ethan. GREAT job! 🙂
Excellant!!
Yay! He’s definitely got skillz!
OMG!! How awesome is that!! congrats dude!!
That was AMAZING! It’s hard to believe such a young person has such talent!
I know you apologized for the videography, but I have to say it’s pretty endearing. 🙂 And, GO ETHAN with his awesomeness!
Very cool! Congratulations. I think it is so amazing that kids can get up in front of people and do stuff like that. If I had to do that I would have a nervous breakdown on the spot.
Congratulations Ethan!!!!
That is so awesome, what an amazing drummer. And what a proud moment!
Can’t wait to hear what he plan on spending his $300 on!! 🙂
That’s awesome! Congrats!!
That is amazing! Even when you are really good, your first competition can be a challenge because all of the new pressures. Good show Ethan!
Good Job Ethan! And good job mom!
CONGRATS to him! We can tell our kids over and over how wonderful they are, but this kind of reinforcement means so very much to them.
Oh, YAY ETHAN!!! I can only imagine how proud you must have been (and continue to be). What a great post!
Congrats Ethan!
You know bands are always looking for drummers – especially good ones like you. Nice job.
Look at him go! Congratulations Ethan!
And hey, $300 is nothing to sneeze at, either. 😉
Amazing! he is young to be so good! and even better, he seemed to really be enjoying himself.
Congratulations Ethan! That was great!
That is awesome!
Yay! That is so cool! Congrats to your son!
That’s so cool! Go Ethan!!!!! WHOO-HOO!
I think you should splurge on some bean dip to celebrate! (just playing along with your title. I promise I’m not one of the haters!) PS drumming looks super hard and I’m really impressed with anyone who does it well, like Ethan!
That’s so cool! Go Ethan!!!!! WHOO-HOO!
I think you should splurge on some bean dip to celebrate! (just playing along with your title. I promise I’m not one of the haters!) PS drumming looks super hard and I’m really impressed with anyone who does it well, like Ethan!
Hot damn – you go Ethan!! Congrats proud Momma!
Yay Ethan!!! You totally killed that buddy!!
So amazing! I am so jealous, I’d love to learn how to play the drums!
YES!
Woohoo!! Congratulations Ethan!!
Yay! Congrats bud!
I am de-lurking (after several years: I am shy) to say GO ETHAN! And Congratulations, Y! And also, I wish *I* knew how to take a video, upload it to the internet and share it with YOU, because my thirteen month old is LOVING Ethan’s beats, and has watched this video over and over, “dancing” to it the whole time. 🙂
So awesome!!!!
He is really talented. Congratulations on the win!
Woo hoo!!!! Well done Ethan! That is absolutely brilliant!
Oh my gosh, congratulations Ethan! You rock!
I’m excited and proud — cannot even imagine what you are feeling! Experiencing joy with your children in these kinds of ways must be amazing. How lovely.
Wow — Ethan’s amazing! Yea!
Sooooo happy for you Ethan!!!
I love to see someone be well-paid for a high skill level! He so deserves it! I hope he goes on and on with what he loves in life.
Congratulations!
Awesome! Super talent!
I know nothing about drumming – is it all improvised? Or does he have a general idea of what he is going to do in what order, or does he have something pretty much memorized?
I want to show this to my son, but then I don’t. I don’t know if I could take the practicing.
That is fantastic!! Yay Ethan!!!!!
and the title of this post is the funniest thing ever!! Well done Y!
He’s unbelievable! YAY! You must be so proud! 🙂
just wonderful!
That’s so awesome! Go Ethan!!!