Groundhog's Day!

I am SO excited for Groundhog's Day. Although I would be much more excited if I were at my parent's house. They really know how to celebrate! I'm not sure why or how it all started - but this day has always been a big deal in our family.

My poor husband...he does not understand. This is the time of year where he just shakes his head and laughs at his silly wife. And that...I don't understand!

How we celebrated Groundhog's Day:
My parents would get up super early, no matter what day of the week Feb. 2nd fell on. And would make a sausage gravy and biscuit breakfast that they would have invited the entire neighborhood to enjoy! Seriously! Those of you who don't know my mom? Well, she loves to do crazy things and have any excuse for a neighborhood gathering. Even if it was 6 am so that those needing to go to work could enjoy a YUM breakfast. A HUGE benefit was living next door to the church. We would prepare the breakfast at home and then set up tables and chairs in the parking lot. Cause in Phoenix one could have an early morning breakfast party outside...in February.
Maybe its because it gives me a thrill of happy childhood memories. Or maybe its because my family likes to celebrate weird things and that makes me happy. Either way, I ALWAYS get excited about Groundhog's Day...ALWAYS will!
I found some real fun websites loaded with games, crafts, snack ideas, printables, songs. All for toddlers. What fun we will have tomorrow ) minus the traditional breakfast party. Maybe in a couple more years, when my kids are older I will start that tradition in my own family. I'm positive that my Husband will be THRILLED to participate. Because he LOVES me!

In parting, I will share a little ditty I regret to say I did not know as a child. Rest assured that MY children WILL know it.

Little Groundhog
(sung to the tune "I'm a little teapot")

I'm a little groundhog, it's my day.
Wake and stretch; go out and play.
Down in my burrow, down so deep,
Time to wake up, from my long winter's sleep.
Grumble, grumble, scratch, scratch, (dramatic action)
Grunt, grunt, yawn.
I'll eat my breakfast in your front lawn.
I'm a little groundhog, it's my day. Wake and stretch; go out and play.

Another funny one...since I just got done sending Groundhog e-cards

Sung to: "White Christmas"

I'm dreaming of the Great Groundhog
Just like I do this time each year
When he brings nice weather
And brings us together
To wait for him to appear.

I'm dreaming of the Great Groundhog
With every groundhog card I write.
May your Groundhog's Day be bright
When the Great Groundhog visits you tonight.