L.S.N.E.D: Fourth Grade Brain Quest

Have you ever seen those fun facts fans that are grouped according to age level or grade?  Oh, hey I know, I'll provide a link and a photo!  See now, I don't have to use words to describe them.  How's that for efficiency?

                       

Last week on my mommy son date with Ben I bought a 4th grade Brain Quest.  In the store Ben began asking me the questions.  It all started out well and I was feeling mighty smart.  Then Ben asked the question, "Which country was Christopher Columbus from?"  

The options for answers were, Spain, Italy, or ...or...I can't remember the third option and Sophie took it to school.  

I confidently said Spain because of course I lived in Spain.  I am practically an expert on all things "Spain"ish.  

Nope......he was from Italy.  

Then red faced I muttered, trying not to sound cocky or stupid (how does one achieve that in one sentence?),
"Oh yea that's right but he contracted with Spain or something.  I know there is a Spain connection."

At this point the sales lady laughed and said something about not being on a quiz show.


Then in the car Ben asked another question, "Who gave the Gettysburg Address?"  "Hmmmm." I said thoughtfully.  Then gaining an inkling of confidence I haltingly answered,"Paul Revere??????  

To which Ben laughed and said, "No Mommy, Abraham Lincoln!"  

Duh!  I totally knew that, why couldn't I pull it out of my little brain?


The questions continued and each time my heart would start pounding in fear that I wouldn't know the answer.  When I got the answers right I would get a little thrill inside as I thought, "YES!  I got that one right.  Good job Lauren!"

I just think there is something a little but sad about me getting so excited over getting the answers to 4th Grade questions right.  

Good thing I'm going back to school cuz I sho need me som smarts!