{"id":3533,"date":"2011-04-02T15:57:53","date_gmt":"2011-04-02T22:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.angelaross.net\/blog\/?p=3533"},"modified":"2011-04-02T20:34:55","modified_gmt":"2011-04-03T03:34:55","slug":"greek-history-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.angelaross.net\/blog\/2011\/04\/greek-history-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Greek History Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We went to a Greek History event. There were costumes. There were plays. There was Spanakopita and dancing. Greek music is so distinctive, don’t you think?<\/p>\n

There is something very comforting about mingling with other moms who educate their own children. This was on the car in front of us:<\/p>\n

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Wishing I had such spunk… but I’m willing to mingle with those who do and find ideas.<\/p>\n

There were crafts and Olympic events. I dressed up the kids in all the white fabric I could find in the house. Paige is studying ancient history this year and is wading through philosophy by Plato. I’m pretty sure no one discussed the nature of justice at the banquet table, but it was fun to see her among some friends. I think history days like this are most beneficial for kids who are in elementary school.<\/p>\n

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This activity didn’t thrill Timothy AT ALL.<\/p>\n

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Man, it’s no fun to be eleven years old sometimes. I realized that it was probably too much to ask of my sons to enjoy this day. They are studying Medieval history this year and never want to do crafts. That’s one of the challenges I face: finding activities that will make everyone happy and meet their educational needs with a minivan, the internet (hallelujah) and 24 hours in a day.<\/p>\n

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I found Mark pushing his little friend from across the street in the swing. Isn’t age four just darling? Looking at these pictures reminds me that in all the scurrying about to find drapery to wear, we forgot to comb our hair.<\/p>\n

I just sat in the shade and ate Spanakopita. It’s my new favorite food.<\/p>\n

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