Family Band

Several months ago, Lily decided to conduct a family band. She put out 6 varieties of instruments: Wiggles guitar, microphone, blocks, sticks, etc. She then put the name of each family member next to their instrument. Unfortunately, Bart was out of town, so we decided to do the band with the 5 of us. I was assigned the blocks. I was to hit them together in rhythm to the music.

We began. The music was brilliant. When we were done, Lily looked at me with scorn. "Mom, you aren't supposed to play during the music, only AFTER." The next song, everyone played to their hearts content, except for me. My big moment hadn't come yet. The music ended and I hit my blocks together - clunk. Lily thought it was fabulous. The rest of us couldn't stop laughing. After that, EVERYONE wanted to play my instrument. I guess everyone needs a solo once in awhile.

Last night, Elise had her 8th grade promotion. Her school is so cool, in a super duper nerdy way. I truly wish I could have gone there when I was in jr. high/high school. Anyway, it has a Roman Classical theme and each student takes 3 years of Latin. The 8th graders promenaded in, wearing their Sunday best and every single student had gold leaves around their heads (think toga party accessory). So awesomely nerdily cool.

The program began with the pledge of allegiance (always makes me tear up). As we all stood, with out hands on our hearts, reciting those words, Max pipes up "I want to say something too!"

It was also very interesting to watch each of the 62 kids walk across the stage to get their certificate. I think it was the Cool Contest. The rule was: NO ACTING HAPPY OR EXCITED IN ANY WAY! All students were to walk across the stage with the MOST bored expression on their face. Of course, for the girls in heels, they might just have been concentrating on not tripping over their new high heels. The winner would have been the student who actually yawned while walking. However, these are honor students so noone had the guts.

I can't wait to see them at their high school graduation. If they even show up.