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The JCB Song

petermello — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:43:22 +0000

Well, I’m rumblin’ in this JCB.
I’m 5 years old and my dad’s a giant sitting beside me.
And the engine rattles my bum like berserk
While we’re singin’ , ‘Don’t forget your shovel if you want to go to work!’

My dad’s probably had a bloody hard day
But he’s been good fun and bubblin’ and jokin’ away
And the procession of cars stuck behind
are gettin’ all impatient and angry, but we dont mind.

An’ we’re holdin’ up the bypass
woah
Me and my dad havin’ a top laugh
oh-woah

I’m sittin’ on the toolbox
woah
And I’m so glad I’m not in school, boss
So glad I’m not in school

Oh no

and we pull over to let cars past
And pull off again, speedin’ by the summer green grass
And we’re like giants up here in our big yellow digger
Like zoids, or transformers, or maybe even bigger

And I wanna transform into a Tyrannosaurus Rex!
And eat up all the bullies and the teachers and their pets
And I’ll tell all my mates that my dad’s B.A. Baracus
Only with a JCB and Bruce Lee’s nunchuckas

And We’re holdin’ up the bypass
Woah

Me and my dad havin’ a top laugh
Oh whoa

I’m sittin’ on the toolbox
Oh
And I’m so glad I’m not in school, boss
So glad I’m not in school

And we’re holdin’ up the bypass
Oh

Me and my dad havin’ a top laugh
Oh whoa
I’m sittin’ on the toolbox
Oh

And I’m so glad I’m not in school, boss
So glad I’m not in school

Said I’m Luke, I’m five, and my dad’s Bruce Lee. Drives me round in his JCB.
I’m Luke, I’m five, and my dad’s Bruce Lee. Drives me round in his JCB.
I’m Luke, I’m five, and my dad’s Bruce Lee. Drives me round in his JCB.
I’m Luke, I’m five, and my dad’s Bruce Lee. Drives me round

And we’re holdin’ up the bypass
Whoa-Oh

Me and my dad havin’ a top laugh
Oh-whoa
And I’m sittin’ on the toolbox
oh-oh

And I’m so glad I’m not in school, boss
So glad I’m not in school

I said

I’m Luke, I’m five, and my dad’s Bruce Lee. Drives me round in his JCB.
I’m Luke, I’m five, and my dad’s Bruce Lee. Drives me round in his
Aw, I’m Luke, I’m five, and my dad’s Bruce Lee. Drives me round in his JCB.
I’m Luke, I’m five, and my dad’s Bruce Lee. Drives me round in his JCB.

Madeleine’s 3rd Birthday Party

petermello — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 03:31:36 +0000

Luke and Joy’s friend Madeleine celebrated her 3rd birthday today and she invited them to a picnic party in the gazebo with her brother Will, sister Elizabeth, Mommy, Daddy, Grandmother and Granddad. Mummy was their too. The weather wasn’t very nice but that didn’t matter. There was great food and big balloons which are always fun in gale force winds.

Baby Haley in the House!

petermello — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 02:43:07 +0000

Auntie Liza and Uncle Victor came to visit this week with our new great friend, baby Haley!

Terrific Trio "Say Cheese"

petermello — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:17:47 +0000

Luke and Joy invited Brendan over this afternoon for a playdate and he stayed for a dinner of yummy hot dogs, macaroni and cheese and corn on the cob.

Super Saturday

petermello — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 03:38:53 +0000

Wow, Luke and Joy had a busy day today! Mommy’s been sick but woke up this morning feeling much better. That meant she had to get crackin’ on her presentation for Monday’s BIG meeting with a BIG client! So daddy took Luke and Joy to breakfast at Shipyard Galley and then off we went to Parlow Farms to see farmer Rockwell and pick up our veggies. We took a little spin around Marion and stopped briefly at daddy’s friends, the Barry’s. A little wiffle ball in Shipyard Park, followed by a nap and we were ready to go to Family Fun Day at the Casino where we ran into all kinds of friends including Brendan and May Kate. There was a Nemo water slide, which Luke enjoyed and Joy didn’t, and lots of other fun games.

The kid band Blackout pleased the crowd with a couple of sets.

Tonite, Secret played in the gazebo and Luke “stayed up later” with daddy, 9:00 pm , the end of the concert. It was a cool, crystal clear night and Daddy and Luke scouted the sky for falling stars. Daddy also taught Luke about the Big Dipper and how to find the North Star.

All in all, today was a great adventure!

Cupcakes, corn and spaghetti, in that order

petermello — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:39:31 +0000

Wednesday Night Band Concert – Dueling Conductors

petermello — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:16:37 +0000

Today Luke and Joy spent the afternoon at Will Madeleine and Elizabeth’s house and had dinner there before everyone came back to Shipyard Park for the band concert. Luke met a new friend and they played soccer with Seth and Joy. Luke also asked the conductor to play Grand Old Flag and he said that he will next week. We’ll see.

Mattapoisett 150 – What a Week!

petermello — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:09:07 +0000

Today ended our town’s weeklong 150th birthday party with the presentation of 3 massive American flags in Shipyard Park. Words don’t do this event justice so here are a few pictures. More in the Flickr feed on the left.

Buppa’s Car

petermello — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:50:55 +0000

Today was the second day of the Mattapoisett 150 celebrations and Mommy, Nanna, Daddy and Luke rode bikes out to Ned’s Point for the Family picnic where the Congregational Church provided free lemonade and watermelon. Joy ride on the back of Daddy’s Bike and Buppa met us there in his Model A. We saw lots of people including Uncle Phil, who took this picture, and Auntie Sharon. We also saw the McIntires and Brenden got to ride in Buppa’s rumble seat with Luke and Joy around the Ned’s Point parking lot.

We’re Back!!!

petermello — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 19:58:40 +0000

We took a break in telling our stories for a while but now we’re back and jumping right in with our latest and greatest adventures!