Can't Catch Me

Cooper gets a homework assignment each week. Sometimes the work is solitary, sometimes it requires group participation. Last week our whole family was asked to decorate a paper gingerbread man. I could have taken charge and dictated what it would look like, handing out tasks to each of the children.

But I didn't.

Cooper and Peter had equal say (though Peter really wanted to call the shots) and Phoebe's biggest job was practicing with her safety scissors nearby. I mostly supervised and then drew the face. Sadly, Bryan was at work and didn't get to join in the fun.

Peter designed the pants (are they a form of lederhosen?) and mittens, Cooper got really excited about the buttons, the hair, and the trim. I'm just glad we got it done.

I do wonder, what is the point of a family assignment? Are they concerned that we aren't spending time together so they're creating family togetherness? Maybe they want the quality of the work to improve? Or are they just running out of things for a Kindergartner to do on their own?