He was so proud…..he was trying to decide who would be the Jack to his Jill the whole way to school.

He had a great performance.

Complete with gestures and the band aid.

We applauded.  He was super excited.  Then, he sat patiently while his friends did their presentations.

After school, I started thinking….because this is how my mind goes…..I wonder what the history is of Jack and Jill.  After all, my background is in Medieval History, Women’s Studies and Religion.   I was familiar with Ring Around the Rosie retelling the Bubonic Plague and Humpty Dumpty representing the cannon near St. Mary’s Church in England.  But, Jack and Jill….it must just be a cute rhyme.

I have to say I was pleased when I realized it is the “cleaned up” version of one of the more interesting couples in history.  It is said to represent the beheading of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.  Way to Go!!!, Little Guy!  A great selection!

We had a great rendition of the Wars of the Roses with “The Grand ‘Ole Duke of York”

A little Shakespere with “Hey, Diddle Diddle”….only the Giraffe jumped over the moon.

And, you cannot finish the 4 year old study of nursery rhymes without “Three Blind Mice.”  The story of “Bloody Mary”, or Mary Queen I, who, among other things, is said to have had three noblemen burned at the stake because they would not denounce their Protestant beliefs.  Ironically, this mouse is Jewish.  What a day in Preschool!  Note the ears made by her amazing grandmother behind her!!!

Last year, we made precious handmade crayons….I loved how they turned out.

This year, I threw out several ideas….all were quickly turned down by my big guy….but, finally I hit on a winner.  VALENTINE ROBOTS.

They turned out so cute…..here is what we did.

I found some paint to further decorate them….but I kind of like how they look without.

What are you making during this snow storm?

A few hints:

1.  It is hot….really hot!!!!

2.  It is dangerous….really dangerous!!!!

3.  It is art.

4.  It is four blocks from my house!

5.  The boys beg me to take them over and over again.

Need more hints!!!

Any guesses????  I will post the location tomorrow!!!!

March Painting.  Inspired by Alice in Wonderland.  I still have not seen the movie.

March Knitting (It is a cupcake hat)

April Painting

***April knitting is going out as a gift…..I will post a pic once it is delivered….but, don’t get too excited….it looks a lot like March’s Knit.

Oh, yea…Here is February….It was a rough month.  The painting was AWFUL… and the knitting….well…ehhh.  But, here they are.

….The Brown Cowl…..I did not knit the friend next to me.  That would be interesting though.

Blah!!!  I can’t believe I am showing this to anyone.

My big guy seems to be inspired…. his teacher gave me this to bring home today….his rendition on Van Gogh…I love it!  It is sure to make it up onto the art wall.  It was basically sketched out for him and he did all of the color!  I think he is a natural.  I love how he blends the colors together. 

Now, get excited…….I am changing mediums for May.  Any requests?  Just no oil,  oil scares me.

So, here is how we are celebrating this year….

I ironed my favorite white linen tablecloth and used my random green pieces to celebrate the holiday!!!!

My favorite green piece is a little box that my grandmother gave me.  It is said to be a “first curl” box and actually holds a curl of my great grandmother’s hair…I know, it is a little weird, but I think it is beautiful and a neat thing to have.

Then, just for good measure, I had to put some glittery Leprechaun hats on the mantle just to torment the children…..not really, I just really like them.

That is it for decor…..a bit cheesy, but the boys love to see the house with a few details to celebrate whatever holiday is coming.

Then, nothing says St. Patrick’s Day like GREEN play dough. And now it covers my kitchen floor….but, a good time was had by all.

Finally, the big celebration will come when the Curran Cousins Convene over here on Saturday for a little Green Chili.

We had an assortment of recycled crayons.  I decided to sort them by color in hopes to make them a little more “pretty”.

The boy’s loved putting the broken crayons in the baking pan.

We put them in the oven at 300 for about 12 minutes.

Voila!!!!

I love how they turned out and so did the boys.  They are so proud!!!

By the parties on Thursday, we will turn them into this!

I also took a little break from the kiddo’s to take a very quiet walk downtown.  This is what I cam back with!  It was beautiful.

The highlight were the birds!!!!