We have the greatest grandma. Jeff's mom is the most creative, artsy, inventive lady I know. I actually think in the back of my mind, "what would Caren do for a craft with the kids today?" On a regular basis. Our day with her this month lived up to all the hype.
She taught the kids to be Indians. We sat on the grass while she showed the kids a book all about Native Americans, Medicine men, and Indian life in general. She then taught them how to dance like Indians (picture Betty White in The Proposal), it. was. AWESOME! As well as how to do a great war cry. Told them to pick a Chief name for themselves, and to create an individual dance to perform. After this was accomplished she painted their faces, made them headbands, and satchels to gather things in, and sent them out to find 'medicine man' supplies. The kids found bee hives, leaves, sticks, and a bunch of other things to put in their bags. Great educational moments were had. I loved it! They performed their tribal dance for us before running through the sprinklers. It was a magical afternoon to say the least!
Gwyneth really enjoyed sitting on the lawn, in fact the only time she was really happy was when we left her there to play!
Chief Up High aka: Zachary
Chief Down Low aka: Brady
Six Little Indians doing a war cry!
Zachary in all his glory! Sorry to all moms and girl cousins who did not understand how much this kid likes to be either naked or in his undies, now you know!
2 comments:
That sure sounds like a fun activity for the kids.. love the naked bumb picture of zach :)
Hahahahahha :] we forgot to record Grandma's war cry :] Hee ha ha ha HEEE HEEE HEE ho ho haa haa :]
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