Cinco De Mayo

I literally peeled up, parked in church parking and made it JUST in time to see possibly the cutest kindergarten presentation so far.

They sang two songs in Spanish, recited a poem including Marco's now infamous line "Low rider car shows are also a favorite," and performed a Mexican hat dance.  But not just any dance, a girl/boy dance!  I nearly cried.

His partner is here on his left, but he really has his eye on the girl on his right.  Shhh.

Mistress Murphy's Chowder

We received an endless stream of emails, texts and stories from other kinder parents commending Marco's stellar performance in the retirement home St. Patrick's Day sing-a-long.  Subject lines and texts commented, "Marco singing loudest... belting it out... he knows every word... he is awesome... he is rockin it... singing louder than everyone else... showing so much passion!"

Needless to say, we were petrified. 

So, here's our little leprechaun who loves, loves, loves to sing.  And when the monthly retirement home gigs and choir dry up, we know he'll have a bright and useful future in Irish pub songs and rugby.

Marco Crisp

In an Oakland resident stroke of luck, Marco's team got the A's!  Not the most thrilling turn of events for Giants fans, but certainly not the worst either.  Better yet, he's wearing lucky number 4.  Not only is his class number four, but it's also the number of Joey's favorite player, A's center fielder, Coco Crisp. 

 

"Dad, I actually really like the A's because I was born in Oakland.  You like the Giants because you were born in San Francisco."

 

Coach and Marco

 Opening Day Parade

 Marco and his favorite two competitors, Nikos (Orioles) and Nolan (Rockies)



Six

We rang in SIX with a trek to Chuck E Cheese with a gaggle of kindergarten boys, golfing with his cousin, 48 cupcakes made to resemble his classmates (kinda), a breakfast cupcake in bed and a Warriors game. 

 

We gave him beyblades from Japan and Jeff and I have never, ever, ever seen him so happy and appreciative.  Ever.

 

He woke up thinking his legs were longer and with a keen ability to suddenly care for himself.  He got himself ready with no jostling, brushed teeth without threatening and got an excellent note from school commending his behavior.

 

I hope SIX sticks. 

Go Warriors!

Oakland natives ...















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