Ethans Day Of Culture

Thurdays are definately going to be one of my favorite days as a stay at home mom because the library offers a story time for kids!!! I was very very excited to take Ethan to his first library adventure! Of course we got up just in time to get ready and go. When we walked in, the kids were starting to sing a song that involved doing movements like "clapping your hands" or "nodding your head." Ethan sat on my lap and we played along. Today must have been our lucky day because the 2 books that were read were about ducks-which Ethan loves!!! They sang lots of songs and there was alot of interaction between the kids and the storyteller. Pretty quickly after we got there my "grown" son decided he didnt want to sit on my lap anymore and began venturing off to some kids who were parked in front of the room. He was very friendly with everyone. At the end of the story time, all the kids traced their hands and colored them to make tulips for a board in the room. Ethan didnt seem to mind me tracing his hand (I should have taken our artwork to save!!). We made several friends and will most definately be returning to the library next week!!

As if that wasnt enough of a learning experience for Ethan, tonight was also the talent show for the elementary school students. Ethan was going to now get some culture in singing and dancing and performing!!!! Once again my mommy excitedness kicked in!! At first, Ethan had his elbows up (thats how he dances). Then he became a little restless and finally, halfway through the show, he fell asleep!!! He missed some really amazing kids!!! The show made me want a girl so I can enroll her in some sort of dance class. The girls who tap danced and clogged were my favorites!!!! Maybe Ethan will want to take up playing the guitar. Great great job organizing the talent show Heather!!!! I dont think there was anyone who left that auditorium that wasnt pleased with every performance!!!