May Day AZ Day 12

While it is already Friday(day 13), I am going to blog about Thursday. Yesterday was May Day and in the Waldorf schools May Day is celebrated by dancing around the May Pole. I don't remember ever having the opportunity to do that but I do remember that there was a May Pole with ribbons around it for dancing around that some children did somewhere in the world. I regret that neither Cris nor I remembered to bring cameras so we got no pics. It was a sunny day [like every day isn't sunny in Phoenix :) ] . One of the grades played May Day songs and another grade sang them. Alex danced around with his first grade classmates. All wore flower wreaths around their heads. It was so very sweet. Guess you had to be there to really appreciate the mood of the day.

I also attended Bella's play group all morning. The teachers direct the children with soft singing voices. This is a Waldorf concept that I feel keeps the room atmosphere calming and soothing for those children who might be challenged by the need for uniformity when teaching. Remember, this is an age group of 2-3 year olds. They are barely out of infancy and we all know what that is like for a child. All mommies are present and participate with their child, somewhat. It is very sweet. I get to be Bella's "mommy" next Thursday because her mommy will be at a training workshop.

I am really enjoying this time I am getting to spend with our son and his family. I read to the these grandchildren daily (yes, even Sofie sometimes gets a charge out of some of the books in their household when she hears me reading to the two youngest). I can hardly wait until they move to Florida where it will be a lot easier to visit and be visited by.

Today we are going to go with other Baha'is on a teaching trip around Phoenix. The children will be with us. Should be exciting. Bye for now.