Happy Groundhog Day!
Kids add more excitement to each and every day, but I was still surprised when the kids ran up at 6AM like it was Christmas morning and asked whether the groundhog had seen his shadow. I fumbled the remote as best as I could with only one eye open and tuned in the live coverage on the weather channel.
I just hope Phil was right about the early Spring, because my 4 year old looked very concerned when I said the groundhog wasn't always right. You would have thought I said, "Sometimes Santa brings the wrong presents."
Susanna Leonard Hill, author of Punxsutawney Phyllis is hosting a Groundhog Day party complete with groundhog action figures. The idea was to color Phyllis and take her on an adventure. We didn't go anywhere exciting, but I think Phyllis enjoyed the relaxation and the fine company.
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| Sorry Phyllis! |
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| She told me the conversation was delightful. |
Susanna's "Short and Sweets" writing prompts always get my imagination flowing. A few months ago the prompt was to write a poem describing a holiday with each line as one of your five senses (or six if your lucky). Here's mine:
Groundhog Day
The air tastes of almost spring as
My walking stick steadies each muddy step.
Shadows abound in the woods,
Groundhog feet patter back to their den.
I smell Grandma adding more logs to the fire.
Groundhog Day
Oh my! Talk about compromising positions! :) But Phyllis doesn't mind. She is proud of having managed potty training :) And tea with such a scintillating conversationalist? What's not to like? Especially if there were strawberries :) Thanks for joining in Phyllis's Day of Fun, and for sharing the story about your kids - so cute and funny :)
ReplyDeleteP.S LOVE your poem!!!
DeleteI love that this is a great example of marketing a book in the "after years," Even though I doubt it feels like marketing to you, but rather like celebrating a (furry) family member.
DeleteHow dare you question Punxsutawney Phil?! ;)
ReplyDeleteFine. But you need to be here tomorrow to explain why it is snowing even though Phil basically said it was Summer. (She doesn't really get what Spring is all about, but she knows she can wear summer dresses in summer)
DeleteLaura...you win the prize for the most unique positioning of Phyllis...of that I am certain.:) Great photos...and your poem is quite lovely...thank you for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteI may leave poor Phyllis there longer if only it will encourage my little one to go on the potty. I may need Phyllis + trail of M&Ms!
DeleteHow cute! Phyllis is having a tea party. I guess that beats her doing a mud run with me. I'd much rather have tea any day. You sure cracked me up with that photo of Phyllis on the potty. And your poem is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteAnd you stuck her in the tub! Ha! Well, during tea she was going on and on about the 49ers, and the Prince was like "oh yes, you and your American Football! Right-o!"
DeleteI was so sure that Phyllis was going to check in with Rick Levine...she would not even need to come above ground! She could just find out what HE thinks the weather will be. If he ever comes out of his cosmic cardboard box down by the river.
ReplyDeleteSilly Cathy...Mr. Levine isn't an animal whisperer! But did you notice those guys in Punxsutawney were able to speak "groundhogese"? (hmm, story idea where a kid invents a groundhog translator, and Phil makes an impassioned speech about global warming...Maybe I've been living down by the river too long.)
DeleteVERY interesting ;)... Can I join the tea party?
ReplyDeleteThat's funny - I was just thinking about you this morning. I was wondering if you have your own book club - is that something 10 year olds do?
DeleteNo wait, 11 now right? Argh! Okay is it something 10 OR 11 year olds do!?
DeleteWhere I used to live I went to a boys book club at my local bookstore once a month. There were 5 kids in it (all about my age). Sadly, there isn't one where we moved to. A friend of mine (also 11) from where we used to live, started a kids book club at the coffee shop his mom works at. :) I was thinking to ask my school if we can start a book club.
DeleteWell, you just HAVE to start one! I would think with your credentials, the local library would even let you lead a group there. I was just wishing I could eavesdrop on a group reading middle grade books - unfortunately my mom friends only read mom-type books :(
DeleteOur local library is kind of far away. We have a bookmobile that comes out every other week (it's pretty cool though) because we live in the country. If you want to read about boys book club you can search my blog, look for "boys book club". :) I posted about some of our meetings. :D
DeletePoor Phyllis. Too short to lock the bathroom door! I hope tea with a prince made up for the embarrassment in the bathroom.
ReplyDeleteWe have no privacy in this house! I can't catch a second alone. I think Phyllis is pretty modern, and the prince was impressed that she was comfortable with her body.
DeleteThere sure is plenty of love for toilet humor in the Meyers house. God bless you all.
ReplyDeleteEvery time my friends visit I realize there are new boundaries - "we don't say poopy". Oh, yes, of course. We don't either... As of right now.
DeleteThose photos are great Lauri! Shows us that a regular girl like Phyllis can get the prince too. :)Hmm, I didn't mean to be punny with the "regular" bit. lol
ReplyDeletePhyllis was such a modern young lady. I couldn't believe it when she laughed and said "of course princesses poop!" I really learned a lot from her during her visit.
DeleteOh, I bet Barbie wasn't too happy to see a new girl in town. What hospitality, her very own potty seat. Who could ask for more.
ReplyDeleteBarbie was being a little standoffish, but then they compared heels and got into a fun conversation about shopping. Phyllis really knows how to make everyone feel comfortable!
DeleteGreat poem...and poor Phyllis, caught on the potty! LOL!
ReplyDeleteIt happens to the best of us! At least it was on a lovely, cushioned Elmo potty seat...
DeleteYour photos are hilarious. I'll bet Phyllis never wants to leave your place!
ReplyDeleteI know she loves her overalls, but she didn't mind letting the girls glam her up in a ball gown and high heels!
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