"snapshots" from the day
Because I can't figure out how to post photos on my blog, I am just going to have to tell you in words because today was too great NOT to describe: A field trip to the local pizza place with Benici's class. Driving little Elliot in our van and having him tell me, "Your car is so clean." Watching them make their own pizzas as the tattooed Vito showed them how to press the dough with their fingertips. Little Clara even got to make her own! I remember trying this pizza joint when we first moved here. Geoff and I weren't completely convinced of its merits but Geoff also said that it's our neighborhood place so we should hang in there for it. I'm so glad we did. When we walked in, the counter girl said, "Oh my gosh, you are in here all the time." Yes, I think we Beattys could eat pizza seven days a week. And this particular pregnant lady enjoys a nice pep and mush slice on occasion, ahem. Is that such a crime?
The boys had their first art exhibition at the PMA. Their teacher actually selected one piece from each of their collections. Over the past 10 weeks or so, they have made about 20 pieces. They've sculpted tiles inspired by Dutch tiles from the renaissance, Moorish screens from Morocco, Japanese calligraphy, mini chests of drawers in the Shaker style. Their teacher selected each of their self-portrait etchings. Manny articulated his own teeth in his. Benici gave himself a spiral on his chin to look like Buzz Lightyear. When we had some money from selling our house, we decided to sign them up for this class. Also because the nursery school didn't seem to have a really strong consistent art curriculum. I didn't anticipate how much I would learn about looking at art myself--and I'm married to an artist! We have learned to take our time and to look for the story in a piece of art. We looked at these wedding chests today and she told us the story of a mother who was so heartbroken when her daughter got married that she negotiated a deal where the husband could have the daughter half a year and the mother could have her for the other. The daughter's name is Prosperina, I think, and the seasons of the year she is with her husband it is fall and winter. The ones with mother are spring and summer. I was getting a lump in my throat just listening. Also we looked at the mythology figures and the teacher asked simply, "Who here has ever wished they could be a galloping horse but also just stay themselves?" The kids were really at home with that question.
Also, we have learned to be a little team in the museum. They boys know how to check their own coats, how to keep their voices to a controlled volume, and how the elevator lady likes her tea. Anyway, today we all had a little party after seeing the exhibition of their work. The program director was in clicky heels and gave a little speech. We applauded, took photos. I wish you could see the one of the kids eating soft pretzels in the gallery! Oh, and they were soft pretzels shaped like Christmas trees. I love photos that can tell you what time of year and in what city they were taken. It's been a great 10 weeks!
P.S. Ask Manny and Benici about the "parking lot" game we play each week!
The boys had their first art exhibition at the PMA. Their teacher actually selected one piece from each of their collections. Over the past 10 weeks or so, they have made about 20 pieces. They've sculpted tiles inspired by Dutch tiles from the renaissance, Moorish screens from Morocco, Japanese calligraphy, mini chests of drawers in the Shaker style. Their teacher selected each of their self-portrait etchings. Manny articulated his own teeth in his. Benici gave himself a spiral on his chin to look like Buzz Lightyear. When we had some money from selling our house, we decided to sign them up for this class. Also because the nursery school didn't seem to have a really strong consistent art curriculum. I didn't anticipate how much I would learn about looking at art myself--and I'm married to an artist! We have learned to take our time and to look for the story in a piece of art. We looked at these wedding chests today and she told us the story of a mother who was so heartbroken when her daughter got married that she negotiated a deal where the husband could have the daughter half a year and the mother could have her for the other. The daughter's name is Prosperina, I think, and the seasons of the year she is with her husband it is fall and winter. The ones with mother are spring and summer. I was getting a lump in my throat just listening. Also we looked at the mythology figures and the teacher asked simply, "Who here has ever wished they could be a galloping horse but also just stay themselves?" The kids were really at home with that question.
Also, we have learned to be a little team in the museum. They boys know how to check their own coats, how to keep their voices to a controlled volume, and how the elevator lady likes her tea. Anyway, today we all had a little party after seeing the exhibition of their work. The program director was in clicky heels and gave a little speech. We applauded, took photos. I wish you could see the one of the kids eating soft pretzels in the gallery! Oh, and they were soft pretzels shaped like Christmas trees. I love photos that can tell you what time of year and in what city they were taken. It's been a great 10 weeks!
P.S. Ask Manny and Benici about the "parking lot" game we play each week!
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