We watched a fabulous video of Martin Luther King, and the children cried when they saw how the African Americans were treated years ago. They just couldn't understand how one could be treated so badly. Children at this age do not see color or bondage...they see human beings and freedom to express their ideas.....To dance, to sing, to walk on your hands, to have cuddly webkinz and to give lots of hugs and kisses.
We took a virtual tour of the White House and all of its glory. Oh, they were so impressed with the size and magnificence of the White House. I told them that if I was President Obama's child and could do anything I wanted on the 1st night home, I would jump on my bike in glee and ride all around the White House visiting every room and screaming with delight. One of the teachers heard me and said that she would put on a pair of her purple fuzzy socks and slide around all the rooms. We then wrote a paragraph of what each would do if they were our President's child on their 1st day in their new home. Can't wait to read them tomorrow:-4
We watched President Obama's Inauguration and each child sat there glued to the program in awe. I couldn't believe how focused they were for all of that time. I pointed out all of the dignitaries as they appeared on the screen at the capitol. It was an enchanting and heart-warming event to say the least.
As I was pointing out all of our former Presidents and their wives who were still alive, I started to just chock up and cry. I couldn't help myself....Tears and laughter go hand-in-hand I guess. It was so wonderful to see them so happy and peaceful, and then so sad for me to see them age and know they won't be here forever. Guess I kept thinking of my Mom and Dad and miss them so much. Wish we could stay young forever:-4.
My wee ones realized that I was in bits and ran over to comfort me. We did a group hug and sang a song. They proclaimed that I was the Queen of the world, and proceeded to draw beautiful pictures of me in all of my finest attire. You would have been so proud of me......I was young, beautiful and had lovely shoes and jewelry on...
Yes, indeedy...it was a good day had by all:) I must take some pictures that my kidlets drew so you can see how really beautiful I am:-4My kidlets love our country and hope that, with patience, we will one day see America standing proud and tall as we should be...a nation amongst nations wearing their finest...dressed to the nines:D
I was also so pleased with the Obamas for all of their warmth and kindness shown to the Bushes....all of their special gifts were endearing:-6. I also loved the fact that they attended the dinner for John McCain....
That was a class act;)I adore my country, and I'm also proud of all of the countries that our Forum Garden members hail from....I'm thankful of all that you do within your country to make this a "Wonderful World."
