The Metzger Family

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Nicholas's Last Day of Third Grade

Here is Nicholas's third grade class. Left to right: Back Row Iquan, Ms, Shumans, Gavin, Adriel, Chase, Anthony, Nicholas, Mckenzie, Ms. Marlene. Front Row Liam, Corina, Mone, Tanisha, Rachel, Tanya and McKyleley

This is Nicholas with Ms. Marlene, the assistant teacher. She really likes Nicholas and calls him Mr. President.

Nicholas's favorite part of third grade was the Montesorri materials, especially the test tubes, which are used to teach division.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Thoughts on Phish

Joe has purchased tickets to four Phish concerts this year. Nope, that isn't a misprint. Four. It probably would be more, but his sister Karen's wedding is on the same weekend of the SPAC (Saratoga Performing Arts Center) shows. He has tickets on the 18th and 19th in Hartford. The 22nd in Boston and the 26th in Maryland.

"So what?" you are thinking. "We are supposed to be surprised by Joe Metzger's obsession with Phish?"

No, I know you all realize Joe's true love.

The news here is that after 10 years on hiatus, I will be joining him for one of the Phish concerts. To prepare me for the blessed event Joe has been giving me homework assignments and quizzes. I'm not doing too well.

As I have been inundated with Phish, I am continually amazed at the level of commitment it takes to truly be a Phish fan. Joe can tell you the set list of any concert he has been to and some that he hasn't. This is the same guy who can't remember which cupboard the pans go into. When he gets together with other Phish fans, he can talk for hours about all things Phish. He knows technic they use on the instruments, the mythology behind their lyrics, and how to clap on Stash.

I'm afraid that I just don't have it in me to devote so much to Phish. Deep in his heart, I know Joe wishes I could share his devotion to his beloved quartet. That may never happen, but I will learn how to clap on Stash.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Holden's First Year of Soccer

Holden's first soccer coach was our good friend Brice Flowers.

Lots of friends were on his team, like Zoe Holland

Monday, May 10, 2010

Being a mom

So I kind of have a love hate relationship with being a mom. I love the big cheesy grins my kids give me. I hate brushing their teeth. I love eating as a family. I hate the mess that is left to clean up. I love watching them participate in things they love. I hate being a taxi service. I love to watch them learn new things. I hate nagging them to do their homework. I love having them in my life. I hate the stress of worry I am doing it wrong.

But in the end, life is not a balance sheet and I won't change the Metzger boys for anything. I am glad to be their mom.

Monday, March 22, 2010

The bunkbed

The BEST news we've had this month.

Matthew went to the doctor to have his platelets checked. 137! That's right. 137! That is almost double last month, with NO medication or intervention.

Due to his low platelet count I haven't allowed him to go up on the top bunk with Nicholas even for a minute. It was probably an overkill, especially the last few months when his platelets were hanging around the 75 mark. I told Matthew that if his platelets went above 100 I would let him go up and read with Nicholas on his bunk. All month Holden has been praying that his platelets would go above 100, so this is a real answer to a child's prayers. The normal range for platelets is between 150 and 400. But with a platelet count of 137 Matthew is out of any real danger.