I remember what a big deal it was when I was little.  Now that my little girl gets to do it, I think I may be as excited as she.  For her first show and tell she brought seashells.  Maris’ name means “of the sea” in Latin and we have made it a point to go to the beach every year since she has been born.  This was when I discovered my passion for shell collecting.  The only other time in my life I had been to the beach was when I was in the Miss Texas USA pageant.  We had a very busy schedule and I was unable to hunt for any.  I remember my mother loving shells.  She had spent time in Florida with her Aunt and Uncle in the summer when she was in college and had a lovely collection.  Mama used to let me play with them and I just cringe now because I think I chipped them and some of them are not so readily found anymore.  Fridays are show and tell days at Maris’ school and I love that we choose something together to bring.  So today was another show and tell day.  At least this time I was prepared.  Once I forgot and I fished up the sea life animal cracker box from the floor of the car.  In my defense, it had all sorts of beautiful color pictures and interesting facts about the ocean and its inhabitants.  Today she brought a book on what makes a rainbow.  I always love hearing how it went and she always seems so proud.  If you could choose something now for show and tell what would it be?  What do you treasure?  There is a Chinese proverb that says, “Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.”