Today was Grandparent's Day and elementary schools all around celebrated the day in one way or another. My son's school had receptions at different times of the day for different grade levels. His class had their reception at 9:00 this morning. He not only wanted his grandparents to visit the school but he wanted me to come along as well. My dad and I visited the classroom. The children sang a couple of songs, gave their grandparents bookmarks that say, "Thumbody Loves You" that has a bug made from the child's thumbprint, and asked the grandparents to write a note in their journal. The children were then allowed to give their grandparents a tour of the school.
We were sitting at the table where my son sits just before the children sang when my son leaned over to me. He said, "Momma you can stay the rest of the day if you want to." I said, "G I don't think your teacher would let me do that." He pulled me close, and in a whispered voice said, "Just don't say anything and she won't know."
Friday, September 11, 2009
What the Teacher Doesn't Know Won't Hurt Her
Today was Grandparent's Day and elementary schools all around celebrated the day in one way or another. My son's school had receptions at different times of the day for different grade levels. His class had their reception at 9:00 this morning. He not only wanted his grandparents to visit the school but he wanted me to come along as well. My dad and I visited the classroom. The children sang a couple of songs, gave their grandparents bookmarks that say, "Thumbody Loves You" that has a bug made from the child's thumbprint, and asked the grandparents to write a note in their journal. The children were then allowed to give their grandparents a tour of the school.
We were sitting at the table where my son sits just before the children sang when my son leaned over to me. He said, "Momma you can stay the rest of the day if you want to." I said, "G I don't think your teacher would let me do that." He pulled me close, and in a whispered voice said, "Just don't say anything and she won't know."
We were sitting at the table where my son sits just before the children sang when my son leaned over to me. He said, "Momma you can stay the rest of the day if you want to." I said, "G I don't think your teacher would let me do that." He pulled me close, and in a whispered voice said, "Just don't say anything and she won't know."
Monday, September 7, 2009
Pure Joy
The city where we live recently built and opened a town green with a fountain as part of a celebration for the 175th anniversary of our city. This weekend has been filled with festivities to celebrate the event. The big event on Saturday was the world's largest toga party. Well, it was attempted to be the World's Greatest. Guinness World Book officials were in town to oversee the event. Although the record was not broken all participants had a great time. Our time at the fountain was also filled with fun as you can see from the photos.
G absolutely loves water.
His giggles filled the air and the hearts of many people that afternoon.
He was even joined by his daddy for some fun in the fountain.
His giggles filled the air and the hearts of many people that afternoon.
He was even joined by his daddy for some fun in the fountain.
We also took a break for some much appreciated cuddles.
I dread the day that those cuddles disappear.
I dread the day that those cuddles disappear.
Watching G reminds me to enjoy every minute of every day. I don't always reach my goal, but I am learning to relax and have fun. How could I resist when I have such a great example to follow?
So, when things are looking glum and you feel like giving up, take a lesson from my sweet G. Slow down and look around you. Then when you find an opportunity to try something just close your eyes, grit your teeth and take that leap of faith. You may just find joy where you never imagined you would.
Pure Joy
The city where we live recently built and opened a town green with a fountain as part of a celebration for the 175th anniversary of our city. This weekend has been filled with festivities to celebrate the event. The big event on Saturday was the world's largest toga party. Well, it was attempted to be the World's Greatest. Guinness World Book officials were in town to oversee the event. Although the record was not broken all participants had a great time. Our time at the fountain was also filled with fun as you can see from the photos.
G absolutely loves water.
His giggles filled the air and the hearts of many people that afternoon.
He was even joined by his daddy for some fun in the fountain.
His giggles filled the air and the hearts of many people that afternoon.
He was even joined by his daddy for some fun in the fountain.
We also took a break for some much appreciated cuddles.
I dread the day that those cuddles disappear.
I dread the day that those cuddles disappear.
Watching G reminds me to enjoy every minute of every day. I don't always reach my goal, but I am learning to relax and have fun. How could I resist when I have such a great example to follow?
So, when things are looking glum and you feel like giving up, take a lesson from my sweet G. Slow down and look around you. Then when you find an opportunity to try something just close your eyes, grit your teeth and take that leap of faith. You may just find joy where you never imagined you would.
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