Crocuses

It's here! It's here! It's finally here! 

Spring.

And "Crocuses are another name for coughing."

Second and first grade went on a Spring walk today during which I was reminded of some "songs" my little ones wrote using  their spelling lists last week.

Here's my favorite:

In the winter we celebrate the white snowballs. 

Spring is next! 

Then our feet get hotter. 

The river has melted. 

The wind will blow us away in winter, in winter.

We plant plants in Spring. 

We can cut the song with scissors. 

We had 1 foot of snow. 

We spent our money on toys!

Artistic Analysis: 

Clearly the repetition of "in winter" makes that the climax of the song. The tune was humorously catchy albeit devoid of any clear sensible rhythm. And the last three lines signify the students' triumph -- and anxiety at nearing the end of the spelling list without a lyrical plan, though the second to last line attempts to recapture the piece's masterful theme.

Most importantly, our feet get hotter. Thank you, Jesus!