Thursday, January 29, 2009

When I grow up...

Today was "Occupation Day" at Kingdom Kids and everyone was supposed to dress up as what they want to be when they grow up. This was part of the Occupation unit that they have been studying for the past few weeks. Several of the parents had come to the class to share about what their occupation was. They had a doctor, a veterinarian, a cowboy/rancher, a police officer, a helicopter pilot, and "someone who blows up things underground to find oil and gas." All in all Maxwell really enjoyed this unit, especially learning about the helicopter pilot who told them he flew over the sea and the "walls of Nineveh" (Maxwell's favorite story is Jonah).

When we asked Maxwell what he wanted to be he did not hesitate to tell us that he wanted to be a scuba diver like the one in Finding Nemo. Rather than pick something easy to dress up as, he HAD to pick something we had to be creative in dressing him as. Where do you get a wet suit for a 4 year old that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Thanks to the help of Jenny Petter who found online instructions for making a costume and loaned us some black T-ball pants and Carla Hilland for loaning us some flippers, Maxwell's wish came true. Maxwell the scuba diver was a hit! As soon as he got home from school he had to put his costume back on and we "played" Nemo until Nemo (Maria) got tired of being caught.


4 comments:

Perks said...

THAT is adorable!!! As I was reading, I was so hoping for a picture. You totally came through. He looks super! Good job Mom and Dad.

Shannon said...

He looks GREAT!! Way to go, parents, in putting this all together. I mean, he is really something. :) So authentic!!

Anonymous said...

Does this mean I am out of the costume making business? You did a great job and he is, of course. adorable.

Nana

Unknown said...

This is great! Two tanks as well, that means he is a tec-diver, probably going deep ;)