Greyson dedicated this song to me.....
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Costume Day At the Erim House
Meet my race-car driving, swash buckling*, singing cowboy son who is not afraid to show his feminine side.
*Denoted by his black pirates sash
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Field Day
Last week I got to go to my very first BGA field day. The kids participated in some Olympic style events such as long jump and the 50 yard dash and some Olympic hopefuls such as the dizzy bat relay and the huffy ball relay.
The big event however was "The Tug." BGA takes it tug-of-war VERY seriously. When you become a 4th grader you are assigned to be either a Greer or a Plato and keep your fraternity for the rest of your BGA career. There are various competitions throughout the year between Greers and Platos culminating in tugs at various levels. The seniors actually finish their high school career by tugging over the Harpeth River that flows through downtown Franklin, with the losers being ceremoniously pulled into the muddy river. So the 4th grade tug is very much a rite of passage for the 4th graders as they leave lower school and go on to middle school. It was hysterical to see these kids, decked out in blue and yellow camouflage paint and their special "tug gloves" and covered in body paint that said "Go Greers" and "Platos Rule." Though I would say the highlight of my morning was watching the teachers (who are also either Greers or Platos) do their own tug. Both times, much to my son's dismay, the Platos were victorious. There is always next year, Greers.
The big event however was "The Tug." BGA takes it tug-of-war VERY seriously. When you become a 4th grader you are assigned to be either a Greer or a Plato and keep your fraternity for the rest of your BGA career. There are various competitions throughout the year between Greers and Platos culminating in tugs at various levels. The seniors actually finish their high school career by tugging over the Harpeth River that flows through downtown Franklin, with the losers being ceremoniously pulled into the muddy river. So the 4th grade tug is very much a rite of passage for the 4th graders as they leave lower school and go on to middle school. It was hysterical to see these kids, decked out in blue and yellow camouflage paint and their special "tug gloves" and covered in body paint that said "Go Greers" and "Platos Rule." Though I would say the highlight of my morning was watching the teachers (who are also either Greers or Platos) do their own tug. Both times, much to my son's dismay, the Platos were victorious. There is always next year, Greers.
Science is Fun
Lately Raif has been giving little science lessons to the kids and they seem to be paying off.
Earlier this week as Greyson was getting out of the bathtub....
"Daddy!!! Look!!! I have vans in my willy!!!"
"What"
"I have vans in my willy!"
"Huh? What are vans?"
"You know the things that take blood all around your body. Vans!"
"Oh, you mean veins."
"Yes, veins!! Daddy, I have veins in my willy. Come look!!"
"I don't need to look, I know they are there. C'mon lets get your undies on."
"Daddy, (with a big grin on his face) Science if fun!"
Earlier this week as Greyson was getting out of the bathtub....
"Daddy!!! Look!!! I have vans in my willy!!!"
"What"
"I have vans in my willy!"
"Huh? What are vans?"
"You know the things that take blood all around your body. Vans!"
"Oh, you mean veins."
"Yes, veins!! Daddy, I have veins in my willy. Come look!!"
"I don't need to look, I know they are there. C'mon lets get your undies on."
"Daddy, (with a big grin on his face) Science if fun!"
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Que Sera Sera
When I was a little girl my ABSOLUTE favorite outdoor games were Lawn Darts and Croquet (in that order). Come to find out, this Easter, as I was looking for an Easter present for the kids that Lawn Darts are illegal. One too many kids losing an eye or an appendage, I suppose. So Croquet it was. Much to my delight the children loved it, though someone (who shall remain nameless) did tend to treat it more like a hockey game than a snobby, minimal-exertion lawn sport.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Easter Rewind
I know that there have been some people (aka The Grandmothers) who have been patiently waiting for Easter pictures. While having a husband who does a FABULOUS job of picture taking, sometimes the down side is that I don't get the pictures in as timely a time frame as I (and you) would like. But without further adieu I give you Easter a la The Erims.....
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