I've been keeping a journal of special quotes; things the girls have said that for one reason or another were noteworthy. And I've noticed a pattern.... Lauren has been thinking a lot about the moon.
August 25, 2009
"Nobody's in the moon. It's just the moon."
November 30, 2009
"The moon is following us!"
"The moon is watching us."
Whether it's just another one of her fascinations with space or a great imagination at work, I look forward to her future discoveries.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Day of Thanks--The Grand Finale
We set out to record what we are thankful for for fifteen days. Technically today would be day sixteen, but it's Thanksgiving.... We had to include today!
Brooke: "I'm thankful that we are upright this Thanksgiving, and no vomiting to speak of; okay, the night is not over, but there was no throwing up at the Thanksgiving table this year.... Can you tell I'm a bit scarred from last year's Rotavirus?! I'm also thankful for my precious little girls' independence. They got their jammies on and their teeth brushed without being asked or told! Yippee! But perhaps most of all I'm thankful that we were invited to someone else's home for Thanksgiving dinner. Not that I mind having it in my home, but more so the fact that we are actually invited to go somewhere. I'm pretty sure it's because they like us, and not just a pity invite. We had a great time. And since this is our last day of registering an official thank you post I feel I've earned the right to babble. I'm done."
Abigail: "You can't write what I'm thankful for. I'm just thankful for you. And I'm thankful for having Thanksgiving at the Thomans'. I'm just thankful for those things."
Lauren: "I'm thankful for you." That's me!
We hope you all had a very happy Thanksgiving!
Brooke: "I'm thankful that we are upright this Thanksgiving, and no vomiting to speak of; okay, the night is not over, but there was no throwing up at the Thanksgiving table this year.... Can you tell I'm a bit scarred from last year's Rotavirus?! I'm also thankful for my precious little girls' independence. They got their jammies on and their teeth brushed without being asked or told! Yippee! But perhaps most of all I'm thankful that we were invited to someone else's home for Thanksgiving dinner. Not that I mind having it in my home, but more so the fact that we are actually invited to go somewhere. I'm pretty sure it's because they like us, and not just a pity invite. We had a great time. And since this is our last day of registering an official thank you post I feel I've earned the right to babble. I'm done."
Abigail: "You can't write what I'm thankful for. I'm just thankful for you. And I'm thankful for having Thanksgiving at the Thomans'. I'm just thankful for those things."
Lauren: "I'm thankful for you." That's me!
We hope you all had a very happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Day of Thanks--No. Fifteen
Brooke: "I'm thankful for my hair. It sounds trivial, but I really am thankful for my hair. I'll be especially thankful when I get home and get it cut and colored!"
Abigail: "I don't want to tell you. It's a beautiful surprise. You're asking lots of questions. I don't want you to ask the questions. I had a hard day, I don't want to be thankful."
Lauren: Asleep
Abigail: "I don't want to tell you. It's a beautiful surprise. You're asking lots of questions. I don't want you to ask the questions. I had a hard day, I don't want to be thankful."
Lauren: Asleep
Lets Say Thanks to the Troops
Many people want to send messages of thanks to the troops, but just aren't sure how to get in touch with them. The website http://www.letssaythanks.com/ allows you to pick out a card from many online selections designed by American school children, and write a personal greeting. There is even a section titled, From the Troops, where troops post messages to you, their supporters.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Day of Thanks--No. Fourteen
Abigail: "Mommy, do you know what I'm thankful for? For being in my jammies. What are you thankful for? Think about it. Did you decide what you're thankful for? What are you thankful for? I need you to be thankful for something."
Brooke: "I'm thankful for a day at home, not going anywhere. Just me and my girls."
Lauren: "A frog, and a penguin, and a blankie, and a finger, and a picture."
If you are looking for literature on the subject of being thankful: Thank You for Giraffes by Vivian Husnik. Thank you, Shawn, for the recommendation.
Brooke: "I'm thankful for a day at home, not going anywhere. Just me and my girls."
Lauren: "A frog, and a penguin, and a blankie, and a finger, and a picture."
If you are looking for literature on the subject of being thankful: Thank You for Giraffes by Vivian Husnik. Thank you, Shawn, for the recommendation.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Day of Thanks--No. Thirteen
Brooke: "I'm thankful for having my chores done so I can relax tonight and nurse myself back to good health."
Abigail: "I'm thankful for you; just you."
Lauren: "You know what I'm thankful for? Pizza.... and pop!"
Abigail: "I'm thankful for you; just you."
Lauren: "You know what I'm thankful for? Pizza.... and pop!"
Something to be Thankful For
Today Lauren and I picked Abby up from preschool and she came running down the hall declaring, "London was nice to me today!" Pleased, but slightly embarrassed, I quickly changed her train of thought. She could hardly contain her excitement, and continued to tell me about London on the way to the car, "I was a good example to her. I didn't punch her. I picked a leaf off her jacket and she was nice to me. Both London and Kyla were nice to me today."
I'm thankful Abby hears what we are telling her and continues to set a good example. I'm also thankful these girls were nice to Abby. But let's be honest, this is likely not the end of London & Kyla's blatant bullying. While I would like Abby to get along with these girls, I do not want her to pick up the bad habits these girls have previously displayed. So for Abby gaining a new friend, I am thankful. And for a week away from school and Abby's new BFF, I am especially thankful.
I'm thankful Abby hears what we are telling her and continues to set a good example. I'm also thankful these girls were nice to Abby. But let's be honest, this is likely not the end of London & Kyla's blatant bullying. While I would like Abby to get along with these girls, I do not want her to pick up the bad habits these girls have previously displayed. So for Abby gaining a new friend, I am thankful. And for a week away from school and Abby's new BFF, I am especially thankful.
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- brookie
- Fairborn, Ohio, United States
- I'm a teacher by trade, writer at heart & mom in every sense of my being. I never considered writing as a profession, but after I got married and began moving around the country, I began sharing my adventures, misadventures & updates through a sort of e-mail newsletter. I found a true passion in unconventional story-telling that has followed me into motherhood.