Henry, Second Grader

On our way to school.


Henry started his first day as a second grader today. Second Grade! As we walked him into the playground we noted how much all the kids have grown over the summer many of them towering over Henry by a half a head. I had to remind myself that many of these kids were on average 6 months older than Henry. He's one of the youngest in his class.


I couldn't resist posting these two of our little scene stealer!



We spent much of the weekend putzing around the house and getting ready for the new school year. I'm still working on the wedding programs and place settings. Kenny took on the challenge of organizing the toys in the boys room. AND We also relaxed with much movie watching.

Here's a bit of conversation from yesterday. Kenny was watching 'the Host', now renamed 'Gwoemul' according to imdb, and Henry walks in mid way.

"What's he doing, Daddy?"

"He's looking for his daughter."

"What's her name?"

"Hyun-seo"

"Oh, I don't know that name. My Spanish isn't very good."

This leads me to another cute Henry anecdote. We were in the car one day listening to the Dave Matthews Band song 'Bartender'. For those unfamiliar with the song I've conveniently attached the lyrics below:

Bartender
If I go before I’m old
Oh brother of mine please don’t forget me if I go
Bartender please, fill my glass for me
With the wine you gave Jesus that set him free, after three days in the ground

Oh and if I die before my time
Oh sweet sister of mine please don’t regret me if I go
Bartender please, fill my glass for me
With the wine you gave Jesus that set him free after three days in the ground
Bartender please, fill my glass for me
With the wine you gave Jesus that set him free after three days in the ground

I’m on bended knee I pray Bartender please
Oh when I was young I didn’t think about it,
But now I can’t get it out of my mind
I’m on bended knee please father please

Oh if all this gold, should steal my soul away
Oh dear mother of mine, please redirect me if this gold
Bartender you see, this wine that’s drinking me
Came from the vine that strung Judas from the devil’s tree roots
Deep deep in the ground

Bartender you see, this wine that’s drinking me
Came from the vine that strung Judas from the devil’s tree roots
Deep deep in the ground
I’m on bended knee I pray Bartender please
I’m on bended knee please mama please
Oh when I was young I didn’t think about it,
But now I just want to run and hide
I’m on bended knee Bartender please

As Dave is wailing away, Henry comments "Three days in the ground?" I respond with "Yes, Jesus was buried for three days before he rose from the dead." Henry comes back with "But Mommy... after he rose from the dead, was Jesus a zombie?" Huh? That was a really interesting question and something I never thought of that way.

Speaking of Dave Matthews, iTunes is offering the new video "Eh Hee" as a free download for the week!! Check it out at the iTunes Store.

THIS JUST IN... AN AMAZING UPDATE:
Rhys just went No. 2 and very successfully!! YAY!