As for my girls, they went to their first day of ballet class at the Y today. I'm not sure exactly what they did since we parents weren't allowed to watch since we would pose a distraction. They sure looked cute in their pink leotards and tights, but I didn't get any photos. I'm pretty sure it wasn't as hard as shucking oysters, though.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Kids these days
96 years ago, these kids (8 years old and up) were gainfully employed 7 hours per weekday and 10 on Saturdays shucking oysters. No obesity epidemic then. They all look reasonably cheerful except for the future serial killer in the center back row. I wonder how much they earned in 2008 dollars?
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You'll have some idea what the girls did in class when you come across them in 24 to 48 hours - twirling around the house saying they are some sort of tree or leaf or animal. At least that is what my sisters did post-ballet classes at age 4.
Oh and then the "teaching" will begin. I have my money on Catherine as the Grand Dame Ballet Teacher in the Toby Home Studio....
Opps. That is supposed to be Grande Dam Ballet Teacher, I think....
Huh. And my kids complain about being forced to operate nifty labour-saving devices such as dishwashers and vacuum cleaners after I've driven them to soccer and ninjutsu and the mall.
I hope your girls enjoy the ballet and make some good memories.
Shucking oysters - they gave those kids sharp KNIVES?
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/202
Ha! Great video!
Catherine tells me (shockingly) that when she grows up she's going to TOUCH KNIVES!! and CUT THINGS!! And TOUCH MEDICINE!!!!
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