Grandparents Day 2015-16

 

 

 

Every year Grandparents and Special Friends Day is observed at the school Grandsons #1 and #2 attend and we are invited to join the boys for the day at school.  When the boys were together at the beginning of their school years, they both attended the Junior School.  Then once Grandson #1 moved to the middle school, the boys have been in two different schools (junior/middle and middle/senior).  For a few years now instead of dividing our time between both boys during the same school day when they were both in Junior School, we are both now able to spend a full day with each boy. 

The senior school observed Grandparents Day on Wednesday and we got to "shadow" Grandson #1 during his day.  Both boys attend a private academy with buildings that always put me in mind of what Hogwarts in the Harry Potter novels would look like.  Our day began slowly enough with some free time in the library where I could sit for hours with all those books.  History, English and Chinese followed and one can't forget probably all the kids favorite period - lunch.  We had a great day and Grandson #1 even allowed me to hug him when we arrived and when we left.

The middle school held their celebration on Thursday and Grandson #2 had a much busier day by comparison with his brother's day.  We were taken to his first period science class where Mr P sat and watched fascinated by an eel in the class fish tank.  From there we walked up and down many steps and up and down many halls as we were taken to English, Band, Spanish, Math and Social Studies.  After second period we were seated in the cafeteria which had been turned into an auditorium for a concert.  Grandson #2 played his trumpet in the band and since I don't read music well nor do I play an instrument, I'm always thrilled that both boys have followed in their parents footsteps and are able to read music and play an instrument.  We had lunch with Grandson #2 too and he told me that this was his favorite "class" that day.  Mine was Spanish class and both boys' teachers seem like they would make learning fun and interesting.  

It's always a joy to join the boys for these days and we have five more years to enjoy this time before the youngest will be out of school.  Such handsome boys in their suits and such nice, thoughtful grandsons they are.  Love you boys and thank you for allowing us to spend the day with you!

Grandson #1 has participated in crew for two years now and Grandson #2 has been learning the same sport recently.  After school on Thursday, OnlyDaughter picked us up at the Middle School and took us to see the progress on a new home they are having built nearby.  After checking out all the changes at the new house, we went back to the Middle School to pick up Grandson #2 and take him to the rowing club.  I managed to snap a picture of kids moving the "launch" boats to the water before we left for home.  These boats with motors on them follow the sculls as they move down the river in case assistance is needed.  

Grandson #1 left early this morning to travel to Chicago with his school's band so the early wake up time was even earlier.  Our trip home was uneventful and because of the early hour that we left, most of the day was left once we got home.  I'll be back soon with a report on the garden.  Until next time...