March comes in a like a lion, what else? Still the snow, never melts! (If you're singing along to Seven Brides...you're right!) Where did that saying come from anyone? I get it. February was so mild, it felt more like spring than winter. Then just before spring actually arrives we get our only significant snow of the season! We had a great overnight snowfall, a real snow day, the kind where everything actually closes (my favorite!). Everything should have closed the next day too because of the winds and the drifts. Downright dangerous! But we made it through, alright. Aside from the weather, March was a whirlwind of activity. Grayson's sixth birthday, Jonah opened at Sight and Sound, Piercing Word/King's Kid's rehearsals, and Ray's birthday all kept me pretty busy. We have one more week to go during which we have Madi's birthday celebration for her preschool class (her birthday is in June - don't ask), Brooklyn's Broadway Studio showcase, our...
One of the podcasts I like to listen to is Homeschool Snapshots with Pam Barnhill. It's a peek into the lives of the homeschooler next door. She often asks her guest, "What literary classic is your homeschool day most like?" and occasionally she gives options: Swiss Family Robinson , Little Women , or Lord of the Flies . I finally know what my answer would be. This weekend we took the kiddos to see Little Women by the marvelously talented folks at Servant Stage Company . That's when it hit me. When my kids get a second of time for free play (which is pretty often), the go up to our playroom, dress in costumes, blast some tunes, and put on a show! I've always identified with Jo, the night owl whose mind comes alive with stories! Plus she starts a school with the house left to her by her aunt, so, bonus!