As we were winding down tonight, sitting by the fire, Greyson hopped on up and headed to the bathroom eagerly still chatting away. He hasn't quite grasped the concept of the bathroom being quiet personal time yet and so he will continue or start a new conversation while doing his business. From tonight....
"Hey did you know that sometimes your willy doesn't go down."
"What Greyson?"
"Sometimes your willy doesn't go down. It just stands straight up even when you push on it to go down."
"Oh, really?"
"Yeah, did you know that?"
"No I didn't. Thanks for sharing. Do you know why your willy does that?"
"Nope, sometimes it just stands up and I just don't know why. It is almost like someone puts a bone in there. You know?"
Sometimes kids say the darndest things......
Friday, January 27, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Quinn Erim, Esquire
Quinn is my analytical child. This past Christmas, while Greyson took Santa and Snowman our elf on face value, Quinn badgered me declaring that Snowman didn't look real, he looked like a doll and she didn't think that Santa could get to every house in one night, it just didn't make sense. When we read books, she cannot just quietly listen to the story but rather HAS to ask a million questions over why they did this or that and wouldn't it have made more sense if they taken this route or said that thing. Sometimes, we can only get through half a book before I have to throw up my hands and declare a questions truce.
That girl was born to argue. Destined to be a litigator. And not just any old litigator mind you, a civil rights litigator because she is obsessed with equality - ESPECIALLY when it comes to her and Greyson....
Last week, Greyson received his report card (a wonderful report card if I may toot his horn for him) and he got to choose his own reward for his hard work. This of course brought up an objection from opposing counsel because she had not received a report card and therefore not received an opportunity for a reward. This she deemed unfair. I attempted to explain that she went to a different school, with different rules and if and when she received a report card/progress report and if that report was indeed glowing she too would receive a reward. This did not go over well.
The next day she marched into her Pre-K class to have a discussion with her teacher. Ms. Neu kindly explained to both Quinn and I that she indeed would be getting a progress report, however their reports do not come out until March. Based on this information, I was quite surprised when I opened up Quinn's folder yesterday to find a handwritten progress report for Quinn. After interrogating the witness (aka Ms. Neu) I discovered that my daughter apparently badgered her enough that she finally gave in and wrote one up for her. Not only did she make this exception for Quinn but Quinn insisted on being with her when she wrote it out AND helping Ms. Neu to write it, ensuring that there were enough glowing compliments to receive her desired reward.
When we got home, she promptly took it out of her folder and commanded me to sit down and read it.
With a smile as wide as the Cheshire Cat's she kindly informed me, "I already know what it says but I want to hear it again. Please read it aloud." After finishing she ended with her closing statement ."So when do I get my reward?"
When can I start filling out her Harvard law application?
That girl was born to argue. Destined to be a litigator. And not just any old litigator mind you, a civil rights litigator because she is obsessed with equality - ESPECIALLY when it comes to her and Greyson....
Last week, Greyson received his report card (a wonderful report card if I may toot his horn for him) and he got to choose his own reward for his hard work. This of course brought up an objection from opposing counsel because she had not received a report card and therefore not received an opportunity for a reward. This she deemed unfair. I attempted to explain that she went to a different school, with different rules and if and when she received a report card/progress report and if that report was indeed glowing she too would receive a reward. This did not go over well.
The next day she marched into her Pre-K class to have a discussion with her teacher. Ms. Neu kindly explained to both Quinn and I that she indeed would be getting a progress report, however their reports do not come out until March. Based on this information, I was quite surprised when I opened up Quinn's folder yesterday to find a handwritten progress report for Quinn. After interrogating the witness (aka Ms. Neu) I discovered that my daughter apparently badgered her enough that she finally gave in and wrote one up for her. Not only did she make this exception for Quinn but Quinn insisted on being with her when she wrote it out AND helping Ms. Neu to write it, ensuring that there were enough glowing compliments to receive her desired reward.
When we got home, she promptly took it out of her folder and commanded me to sit down and read it.
With a smile as wide as the Cheshire Cat's she kindly informed me, "I already know what it says but I want to hear it again. Please read it aloud." After finishing she ended with her closing statement ."So when do I get my reward?"
When can I start filling out her Harvard law application?
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Next Up, War and Peace...
So I am just going to spend the next few minutes bragging on my Greyson.
Friday Greyson received his very first reading award at school. BGA has a computer program, as I am sure most schools have these days, that tracks the level and word count of every book they read through school. Ms. G, the librarian, has set up different levels and awards the first being when they hit 10,000 words, which Greyson did last week. Getting your first AR bookmark is a big deal at BGA and most kids don't get it til first grade. Your name is called and you get to stand up in front of the whole school and get your bookmark and certificate. He was so excited and so proud of himself.
And almost as wonderful as Greyson receiving his award was the reaction of his classmates. They were so excited for him and stood up and cheered when he went up. One of his friends, John Payne, insisted that his Mom and brother come to the assembly and watch Greyson. "It is a really big deal, you HAVE to come, Mommy!" John Payne told him Mom. And Wendy and Elliott actually did come and sat with us as we cheered Greyson on. So proud of my boy and so pleased with our school choice and the wonderful environment from both the students and the parents. Way to go Greyson!!
Friday Greyson received his very first reading award at school. BGA has a computer program, as I am sure most schools have these days, that tracks the level and word count of every book they read through school. Ms. G, the librarian, has set up different levels and awards the first being when they hit 10,000 words, which Greyson did last week. Getting your first AR bookmark is a big deal at BGA and most kids don't get it til first grade. Your name is called and you get to stand up in front of the whole school and get your bookmark and certificate. He was so excited and so proud of himself.
And almost as wonderful as Greyson receiving his award was the reaction of his classmates. They were so excited for him and stood up and cheered when he went up. One of his friends, John Payne, insisted that his Mom and brother come to the assembly and watch Greyson. "It is a really big deal, you HAVE to come, Mommy!" John Payne told him Mom. And Wendy and Elliott actually did come and sat with us as we cheered Greyson on. So proud of my boy and so pleased with our school choice and the wonderful environment from both the students and the parents. Way to go Greyson!!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The Christmas Season
I have decided that after this past year, I actually like the weeks leading up to Christmas better than the actual event itself. The Christmas season has a magic to it, my kid's eyes shine a little bit brighter, as if they can feel that something wonderful is about to happen. The lights, the activities, the ballet and newly added this year to our holiday tradition the symphony - all equal a wonderfully busy time when even a diligent Mom can't keep up with it on her blog. And so without further ado - I give you a slightly belated look at our Christmas season....
As I mentioned above, we have added a new event to our annual holiday tradition - the symphony. Each year the Nashville Symphony has one of their "Pied Piper" Series concerts around Christmas time. The symphony plays Christmas favorites as the conductor helps Santa Claus build lots of instruments for boys and girls for Christmas and along the way helps the audience learn a little bit about each family of instruments. And while the kids enjoyed the music they MUCH preferred the pre-show instrument "petting zoo" where everyone was allowed to try each and every instrument that makes up an orchestra - from strings, to woodwinds, brass and everything in between. Raif and I were both impressed that Quinn and Greyson were able to produce a sound from every instrument - though sometimes it was a make you want to scratch your eardrums out hideous noise, but a noise nonetheless, even from all the brass which takes some wind power.
Then of course we took in The Nutcracker - the kids absolute favorite event of Christmas.
We took in light shows both inside and out and the kids were amazed by the giant Poinsettia Christmas tree at Opryland.
We made our annual Gingerbread houses. Seriously, is there nothing that Raif and Greyson can't make into something related to hockey....
Then we made cookies and decorated the house with homemade wreaths and snowmen and filled the tree with kid made ornaments.
(Rudolph with a slightly enlarged nose or rabid, killer reindeer just returning from the hunt...I will let you decide.)
Oh and just for the record....yes my children are in their pajamas pretty much anytime they are home. First thing they do after school, if it is too yucky to go outside is put their pj's on and they will leave them on all weekend if you let them which is what I did most days of Christmas vacation..
So there you have it - our Christmas season. I hope yours was filled with as much magic and fun as ours. And now on to the New Year!!
As I mentioned above, we have added a new event to our annual holiday tradition - the symphony. Each year the Nashville Symphony has one of their "Pied Piper" Series concerts around Christmas time. The symphony plays Christmas favorites as the conductor helps Santa Claus build lots of instruments for boys and girls for Christmas and along the way helps the audience learn a little bit about each family of instruments. And while the kids enjoyed the music they MUCH preferred the pre-show instrument "petting zoo" where everyone was allowed to try each and every instrument that makes up an orchestra - from strings, to woodwinds, brass and everything in between. Raif and I were both impressed that Quinn and Greyson were able to produce a sound from every instrument - though sometimes it was a make you want to scratch your eardrums out hideous noise, but a noise nonetheless, even from all the brass which takes some wind power.
Then of course we took in The Nutcracker - the kids absolute favorite event of Christmas.
We took in light shows both inside and out and the kids were amazed by the giant Poinsettia Christmas tree at Opryland.
We made our annual Gingerbread houses. Seriously, is there nothing that Raif and Greyson can't make into something related to hockey....
Then we made cookies and decorated the house with homemade wreaths and snowmen and filled the tree with kid made ornaments.
(Rudolph with a slightly enlarged nose or rabid, killer reindeer just returning from the hunt...I will let you decide.)
Oh and just for the record....yes my children are in their pajamas pretty much anytime they are home. First thing they do after school, if it is too yucky to go outside is put their pj's on and they will leave them on all weekend if you let them which is what I did most days of Christmas vacation..
So there you have it - our Christmas season. I hope yours was filled with as much magic and fun as ours. And now on to the New Year!!
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