the greatest show on earth

The past two weeks in Rory's class were circus-themed.  While in school they've sung circus songs, read circus books, and made circus-related crafts.  The unit concluded on Friday with a circus performance for the parents.

On Friday, Rory's teacher was dressed as the ring master and welcomed us all to the big top (a parachute hung from the ceiling).  The class was dressed as clowns and acrobats.  Most everyone had their nose and cheeks painted red.

singing a circus song

balancing act

a lion jumping through a ring of fire

strong man act

Rory and her classmates were all very excited about the circus show.  And they all knew they were getting popcorn at the end, if they sang nicely.  Not loudly, but nicely, as Rory let me know on Thursday before the show.  Rory quickly finished her first cup and asked for a second.

too much fun

Sledding.  Ballet class.  Pre-school.

Things Rory has deemed too much fun.  Not sure where this comes from.  Or exactly what she means.

We're going to Grand Canaria for winter break in March.  Hope that's not too much fun!  Looking forward to getting away from the cold, rain, and snow.  Yay!

Rory's got a day off from school next month so we want to go somewhere then too.  I narrowed it down to Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Aberdeen because we can fly directly there from here.  Based on ticket prices it looks like we should go to Amsterdam.  We've flown through there several times, but never stopped more than a few hours.  So we'll see what's there.

Rory's favorite words

Who
What
Where
When
Why

In no particular order.  But those are definitely the top five right now.

a little smelly

This morning Rory and I took our car in for its annual service.  Because it would take about five hours, Rory and I took a taxi home.

A few hours later we were talking about how we were going to take a taxi back to pick up the car.  Rory said that she wanted to take a different taxi because the one this morning was a little smelly.

Indeed it was.  It reeked of cigarette smoke.  I'm glad Rory thought it was smelly too.

Update:  This afternoon when we were waiting outside the apartment for the taxi to take us to pick up our car, Rory said, I hope this taxi isn't smelly.   That other taxi was a little smelly.  With a scrunched up nose when saying smelly.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to YOU!

I resolve to write more often in 2011!