Catch Up: I Went to the Sea Episode 2

I'm a bit of a princess when we go fishing. My dad still baits my hook and casts my line for me. My hubster doesn't quite approve. Here's my favorite conversation of the day: 

Me: Daddy, can you put a squid and a fish on my hook? 

Dad: You want both?

Me: Yea. Sure. Just to give it a try.

Dad: Both? You sure?

Me: Yea? Why not? 

Hubster: I think that's a hint that it's not a good idea.

Me: Please, daddy. 

He finally caves. After a few hours of limited fish catching, I starting seeing more than one person with my fabulous idea! Unfortunately, I didn't have any luck that day.

Spiders Rule!

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Yesterday was a lovely day with the kiddos (despite the heat that has finally started to wane). For math, we talked about rulers. To my great surprise, they already knew how to measure things. Woot! They had fun making lines. All sorts of lines. Later that day, I read them a book about spiders since we're starting our mini spider unit. How can these two lessons be related to each other? Just wait and see. 


Once the wee ones scampered off to P.E., I was left wondering what we could end our day with. Then, it hit me! The perfect idea! Too perfect. They could make a spider web using white colored pencils, rulers, and scraps of black paper. I was able to gather enough white pencils and found the perfect sized black paper. I was sold on the idea, but I wasn't quite sure if the kiddos would be. 

When they got back from last recess, I did a quick demo. Then, I told them that they could make their webs however they wanted to since spider webs look different depending on the spider. We turned down the lights to keep the room cool. They got their paper, pencils, and rulers and were happily on their way. I even added that they could draw a spider. If they drew a spider, they had to make food for it, so it wouldn't go hungry. They were so quiet. They were so focused. It was magic! Afterward, we did a gallery walk. They got to walk around a look at each other's art work. The ooh's and aah's were too much for me. So adorable!

Why Do I Love: Words

I adore words in all their forms. Adore poetry. Adore song lyrics. Adore novels. Adore random quotations. Adore overheard conversations. Adore early morning conversations with the hubster. 

I've been infatuated with words ever since I was a little one. I used to write stories about my teddy bears. My mom used to take me to bookstores as a special treat. I studied them and wrote about them for four years. 

We are the words we say. We are the words that we keep hidden deep inside ourselves. Words can hurt. Words can heal. Words are everlasting. For all these reasons, I love words.  

Happy Birthday Daddy!

 My daddy has taught me how to stay young at heart. Most important, he has taught me the beauty of giving my time, my knowledge, and my kindness to others. My daddy is one of the most giving people that I know. Thank you for teaching me how to give without hesitation. 

Guilty Pleasure: Teenage Dream - Katy Perry

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I'm totally smitten with Teenage Dream by Katy Perry. When I first heard it, I thought, "Who is singing this incredibly cheesy song?" Then, I paid attentioned to the lyrics. They tugged at my heart strings. It's totally how I feel about my hubster. Cheesetastic and all. Twelve years later, I just want to let you know "[m]y heart stops when you look at me." 


p.s.
If you can't stand the original version, listen to this amazing acoustic cover, which I adore even more than the original. 

I Learned It From My Momma

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This weekend, we had an early birthday celebration for my dad. On the way home, I changed my the radio station in my mom's car to my favorite radio station. Then, Usher's Hot Toddy started playing, and here's the conversation that we had. 

Uncle Mark: I laugh whenever this song comes on. 
Me: Why?
Uncle Mark: Because Usher's singing about a hot toddy. 
Me: What's a hot toddy? 
Mom: (without hesitation) It's an alcoholic drink in old movies.
Me: Hmm?
Uncle Mark: It's a hot alcoholic drink. 
Me: I thought it was a new way to say tater tot. (laughs)


When did my mom and Uncle Mark know more about an Usher song than I do? Oy, I must be the one getting old. I'm so out of the loop.