Wednesday, January 30, 2008
All Flat Children Are Headed For Alaska
Thanks to another homeschooling mom, we found out that the Tesoro Iron Dog Race is hosting Flat Stanley's. Sierra and Andrew made a flat person dressed in snow gear to be mailed to Alaska. When the flat children arrive, they will get assigned a snowmobile driver. Once the snowmobile race starts, we can track where the flat children and there driver are in the race. After the race is over, the driver will sign the flat child and return him/her home with a picture. I will let you know, when the race starts and what teams our flat children are on.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Flat Sierra Arrived Home From Aunt Sherry's
On Saturday, Flat Sierra arrived home from Uncle Donnie's and Aunt Sherry's house. Her journal is posted below.
Flat Sierra's Journal
On January 19, 2008, Flat Sierra visited Uncle Donnie, Aunt Sherry, Austin and Steven.
These wonderful people live in SC.
These are the things Flat Sierra did while she visited.
We did not get to do much with Flat Sierra on this trip because it snowed and was very cold!!
Flat Sierra's Journal
On January 19, 2008, Flat Sierra visited Uncle Donnie, Aunt Sherry, Austin and Steven.
These wonderful people live in SC.
These are the things Flat Sierra did while she visited.
We did not get to do much with Flat Sierra on this trip because it snowed and was very cold!!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Hannah's Vocabulary Is Increasing
Lately, Hannah has been saying more and more words. The word she likes to use most is "NO" and she shakes her head as she says "NO". Today, was the first time I asked her to do something and she replied, "NO" and preceded to lay on the floor. Of course, I did not allow this behavior. I stood her up, gave her the object and repeated my command. She did as she was told. Now, this may not happen tomorrow but for today she learned that Mommy was not going to allow her to say "No" and get away with it.
Some of the words she uses most often are kitty (She loves to watch Garfield.), beast ( Her next favorite movie is Beauty and the Beast.), turtle (Her favorite book has a turtle in it.), eat, milk, juice, shoes, bow, go, gotta go, bye-bye, move, stop, pee-pee, pooped, mine, this, and my favorite of all is when I ask her, "Who is Mommy's baby?" and she replies "Me".
Along with learning new words, today she learned how to open the baby gate leading into the master bedroom. Oh, this week will prove to be fun trying to keep her out of our room and bathroom.
Hannah is already letting us know she is soon to be two.
Some of the words she uses most often are kitty (She loves to watch Garfield.), beast ( Her next favorite movie is Beauty and the Beast.), turtle (Her favorite book has a turtle in it.), eat, milk, juice, shoes, bow, go, gotta go, bye-bye, move, stop, pee-pee, pooped, mine, this, and my favorite of all is when I ask her, "Who is Mommy's baby?" and she replies "Me".
Along with learning new words, today she learned how to open the baby gate leading into the master bedroom. Oh, this week will prove to be fun trying to keep her out of our room and bathroom.
Hannah is already letting us know she is soon to be two.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Flat Andrew's Visit With Grandma and Nanny
Nanny wrote 5 journal pages while Flat Andrew visited her and Grandma. I have condensed the pages and have the highlights listed below.
Flat Andrew's Journal
On January 16th, 2008, Flat Andrew visited SC.
The people he visited were Nanny and Grandma.
These are some things Flat Andrew did while he visited.
On the first day, Flat Andrew and I went to Toys R Us to find Austin and Steven (cousins) some roller blades. He also helped me cook dinner.
On January 17th, we woke up to a postcard picture Winter wonderland. Everything outside is white with all the snow that fell during the night. After breakfast, Flat Andrew and I dressed in warm clothes and headed out into the snow. Flat Andrew wanted to give the birds some seed to eat on the picnic table. After feeding the birds, he wanted to make a snowball (this is what I was afraid of) and throw them at each other. The battle was on and I was feeling my age. Flat Andrew has a good strong arm for a small boy. After getting all wet and cold, we went inside to change clothes. Then, we played board games, puzzles, and watched movies. More of Flat Andrew's adventures tomorrow.
On January 18th, Flat Andrew is having breakfast with Grandma. They are talking and enjoying each other. Grandma can not believe how much Flat Andrew loves to eat and is not a picky eater like the other grand boys. Flat Andrew is talking about how much he loved the snow yesterday and playing outside. I told him to go get dressed and we headed out for a quilt class. Flat Andrew helped put all the sewing supplies in the car. What a help he has been the last several days . I have really enjoyed spending time with him. He really enjoys doing different things and is up to trying whatever I suggest. What a joy to be around him.
During the class, Flat Andrew learned about counting and measuring. He seemed to enjoy the class. If he asked one question there must have been at least 100 more question he asked.
After the class, we went to McDonald's and after eating he was allowed to play on the inside playground for an hour. We then went to the movies and even got popcorn and a drink. No candy because it makes Flat Andrew too active and I wanted to catch a nap during the movie.
After the movie, we went to Walmart and got a new puzzle. On the way to the car, Flat Andrew told me that he needed to go to the bathroom. Back to the store we went. Flat Andrew is too big to go to the ladies room so I stood at the men's door and waited on him. I thought he got flushed down the toilet because he took so long in coming out!
When we got home, Grandma told Flat Andrew that she would help him with his new puzzle but she was not real good since she was getting older. Flat Andrew told her it was okay they could help each other. What nice manners Flat Andrew used. Helping other people is what God wants us to do. Making them feel like they are loved and still needed even though they can not do as they once could. Flat Andrew went to get Grandma some water so she could take her medicine. He has been a lot of help while he has been visiting.
More fun tomorrow and Nanny has a surprise in store for Flat Andrew.
Saturday, January 19th, this morning it is a special day for SC. Today is the day our state votes on who is to be the Republican to run for President in the election. After eating and making the beds, we all bundled up in warm coats to go vote. Flat Andrew wants to know why we are going to vote instead of playing. I explained that it is a freedom that we have to vote for who we want to run for President of the US. I talked to him about the voting process and how in some countries they did not have the right to vote. Flat Andrew was so interested in the fact that nobody could go to the voting booth with Grandma or I. I explained that it would not be right because the other person might persuade us to vote for who they wanted to win. After voting, I gave Flat Andrew my sticker that says, "I Voted".
During the day, we went up to Aunt Sherry's for Flat Andrew to play in the snow with Austin and Steven. When we got back home, we made dinner and did an Art project. Then it was bedtime. Tomorrow is the day Flat Andrew must go home. I sure do love Flat Andrew and thank God for letting him be my grandson.
January 20th, today is the day Flat Andrew must go home. Grandma and I really did enjoy his visit. We hope he can come back again when the weather is warmer. Flat Andrew has used his manners while he has been visiting. It is amazing he can eat as much as he does and he enjoys helping in the kitchen and cleaning the house.
I believe Flat Andrew is ready to go home and see his family. I know he misses his sisters and parents. It is always fun to go on trips but nice to get home to your own bed and toys.
Grandma decides to read Flat Andrew one more book before he leaves and gives him a kiss and hug. Flat Andrew said that he loves both of his grandparents and had a good time. I give him a kiss and send him on his way home. Goodbye Flat Andrew. Love, Nanny
Flat Andrew's Journal
On January 16th, 2008, Flat Andrew visited SC.
The people he visited were Nanny and Grandma.
These are some things Flat Andrew did while he visited.
On the first day, Flat Andrew and I went to Toys R Us to find Austin and Steven (cousins) some roller blades. He also helped me cook dinner.
On January 17th, we woke up to a postcard picture Winter wonderland. Everything outside is white with all the snow that fell during the night. After breakfast, Flat Andrew and I dressed in warm clothes and headed out into the snow. Flat Andrew wanted to give the birds some seed to eat on the picnic table. After feeding the birds, he wanted to make a snowball (this is what I was afraid of) and throw them at each other. The battle was on and I was feeling my age. Flat Andrew has a good strong arm for a small boy. After getting all wet and cold, we went inside to change clothes. Then, we played board games, puzzles, and watched movies. More of Flat Andrew's adventures tomorrow.
On January 18th, Flat Andrew is having breakfast with Grandma. They are talking and enjoying each other. Grandma can not believe how much Flat Andrew loves to eat and is not a picky eater like the other grand boys. Flat Andrew is talking about how much he loved the snow yesterday and playing outside. I told him to go get dressed and we headed out for a quilt class. Flat Andrew helped put all the sewing supplies in the car. What a help he has been the last several days . I have really enjoyed spending time with him. He really enjoys doing different things and is up to trying whatever I suggest. What a joy to be around him.
During the class, Flat Andrew learned about counting and measuring. He seemed to enjoy the class. If he asked one question there must have been at least 100 more question he asked.
After the class, we went to McDonald's and after eating he was allowed to play on the inside playground for an hour. We then went to the movies and even got popcorn and a drink. No candy because it makes Flat Andrew too active and I wanted to catch a nap during the movie.
After the movie, we went to Walmart and got a new puzzle. On the way to the car, Flat Andrew told me that he needed to go to the bathroom. Back to the store we went. Flat Andrew is too big to go to the ladies room so I stood at the men's door and waited on him. I thought he got flushed down the toilet because he took so long in coming out!
When we got home, Grandma told Flat Andrew that she would help him with his new puzzle but she was not real good since she was getting older. Flat Andrew told her it was okay they could help each other. What nice manners Flat Andrew used. Helping other people is what God wants us to do. Making them feel like they are loved and still needed even though they can not do as they once could. Flat Andrew went to get Grandma some water so she could take her medicine. He has been a lot of help while he has been visiting.
More fun tomorrow and Nanny has a surprise in store for Flat Andrew.
Saturday, January 19th, this morning it is a special day for SC. Today is the day our state votes on who is to be the Republican to run for President in the election. After eating and making the beds, we all bundled up in warm coats to go vote. Flat Andrew wants to know why we are going to vote instead of playing. I explained that it is a freedom that we have to vote for who we want to run for President of the US. I talked to him about the voting process and how in some countries they did not have the right to vote. Flat Andrew was so interested in the fact that nobody could go to the voting booth with Grandma or I. I explained that it would not be right because the other person might persuade us to vote for who they wanted to win. After voting, I gave Flat Andrew my sticker that says, "I Voted".
During the day, we went up to Aunt Sherry's for Flat Andrew to play in the snow with Austin and Steven. When we got back home, we made dinner and did an Art project. Then it was bedtime. Tomorrow is the day Flat Andrew must go home. I sure do love Flat Andrew and thank God for letting him be my grandson.
January 20th, today is the day Flat Andrew must go home. Grandma and I really did enjoy his visit. We hope he can come back again when the weather is warmer. Flat Andrew has used his manners while he has been visiting. It is amazing he can eat as much as he does and he enjoys helping in the kitchen and cleaning the house.
I believe Flat Andrew is ready to go home and see his family. I know he misses his sisters and parents. It is always fun to go on trips but nice to get home to your own bed and toys.
Grandma decides to read Flat Andrew one more book before he leaves and gives him a kiss and hug. Flat Andrew said that he loves both of his grandparents and had a good time. I give him a kiss and send him on his way home. Goodbye Flat Andrew. Love, Nanny
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Flat Andrew Arrived Home
Yesterday, Flat Andrew arrived home from Nanny and Grandma's house. Nanny filled out 5 journal pages. I am going to condense them into one page sometime tomorrow. I will post Flat Andrew's Journal at a later time. Tomorrow, we will be sending all the children out to visit another family.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Flat Sierra Arrived Home Today
Today, Flat Sierra came home from Uncle Donald and Aunt Judy's house. Her journal page is below. After reading all that Flat Sierra did at Aunt Judy's, I think Sierra was jealous. She said that after she goes to church camp this Summer, she should go visit Aunt Judy and Uncle Donald.
Flat Sierra's Journal Page
On January 17, 2008, Flat Sierra visited her uncle and aunt.
The people she visited were named Donald and Judy and their two poodles, Ruby and TJ.
These wonderful people live in NC.
These are the things Flat Sierra did while she visited:
Uncle Donald and I were delighted at 11 a.m. on the 17th of January, Flat Sierra arrived at our house as for a long time we have wanted her to visit us. Donald was running one of the machines making parts for a biomedical research company. I was at my desk doing end of the year bookwork for our small company. Flat Sierra was fascinated with the things Uncle Donald could do on the machines in the shop as he could take a piece of plastic, do a lot of cutting and turning on the plastic and come out with a part which looked just like the drawing on the blueprint the company had given him. She helped me do some filing in the office and I showed her how to run invoices on the computer. After we finished the filing and invoices, we had to clean the bathroom and vacuum the office floor. Before we went to lunch we helped Donald sweep up all the chips on the shop floor. I told Flat Sierra that we would have to make a trip to the nail place to get our nails done since cleaning and sweeping made such a mess of a manicure!
We walked over to the house and fixed our lunch. Donald and the poodles came in shortly and after our lunch we all took a 30 minute nap. Donald went back to work but Flat Sierra and I had to take packages to UPS for shipping and I had an appointment to get my hair cut. Flat Sierra did not want her hair to be cut but she got her hair styled with her hair pulled up and some soft curls falling down. I had my hair cut short; Flat Sierra liked my new hairdo and said it made me look younger. Flat Sierra was stunning with her hair pulled up and it made her look older.
We stopped at the grocery store and got chicken shish kabob for dinner. By the time we got back to the shop it was late so Donald started the charcoal to cook the chicken. Flat Sierra fixed us a nice big salad to go with our shish kabobs and I sautéed fresh asparagus.
The next day Flat Sierra and I went to the nail salon and had our nails done. Flat Sierra got a manicure and a very nice pearl pink polish which blended well with her skin tones and was not too flashy. We decided to splurge and have pedicures! Flat Sierra had the same polish put on her toenails as she had on her fingernails. I think she loved the leg massage most of all! When we finished at the nail salon we went to see Amy, Bryan, Kaylin and Alana. Kaylin and Alana were so happy to see Flat Sierra and she had to explain to them why she was flat. This was difficult for four year old Kaylin to understand but two year old Alana just did not care and only wanted Flat Sierra to come outside and push her high in the swing. On the way back home, we stopped at Starbucks and had a nice latte which was a nice pick-me-up after such a busy day of pampering ourselves and playing with the children.
When we got home Donald was in his old Jeep driving up the driveway. He stopped and asked Flat Sierra to go for a ride with him around the property. Now Flat Sierra thought that was a splendid idea because she knew Uncle Donald would let her drive the old Jeep with no windshield and no doors! What fun she had and could not wait to tell me all about driving around the fields! He told Flat Sierra that Amy and Matt learned to change gears in straight drive vehicles by driving those old Jeeps.
Before Flat Sierra had to leave for home, we went to Ulta and Flat Sierra had a makeup session with one of the consultants. They told her she did not really need a foundation makeup as her face was so clear. They put a hint of color on her long eyelashes and used some blush and lip gloss. Flat Sierra is fortunate in having such dark eyelashes and eyebrows. She certainly did not need much “fixing up”.
Today is Monday, the 21st of January, and Flat Sierra is going home. Donald and I are going to miss having Flat Sierra here as she is a lot of fun. I know she will have many more adventures and needs to be on her way. We will all look forward to reading how much she has learned during her worldly travels.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Journal Page
Below is a copy of the Journal page that is sent with our Flat Children when they visit someone. The person they are visiting fills out the Journal and sends it back with the Flat Child. Each child's Journal with have their name on it. This one just happens to be Andrew's. I am posting this in case someone else would like to use this Journal for their Flat Stanley Project
Flat Andrew’s Journal
On ___________________, Flat Andrew visited the ___________________.
The people he visited were named__________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________.
These wonderful people live in _____________________________________.
These are the things Flat Andrew did while he visited.
What are some famous places to visit in your town and/or state?
What is the weather like where you live?
Where is your favorite place to go in your town or city?
How are you and your family doing? Did you have any major events happen this past year? How can our family pray for you?
Additional Comments
Thanks for letting Flat Andrew visit. Keep track of his travels on our blog.
Flat Andrew’s Journal
On ___________________, Flat Andrew visited the ___________________.
The people he visited were named__________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________.
These wonderful people live in _____________________________________.
These are the things Flat Andrew did while he visited.
What are some famous places to visit in your town and/or state?
What is the weather like where you live?
Where is your favorite place to go in your town or city?
How are you and your family doing? Did you have any major events happen this past year? How can our family pray for you?
Additional Comments
Thanks for letting Flat Andrew visit. Keep track of his travels on our blog.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Flat Hannah-Faith is the first to arrive home
Flat Hannah-Faith arrived home yesterday from Papa and Nana's. Below is Flat Hannah-Faith's Journal from Papa and Nana's house. It sounds like Flat Hannah-Faith had a wonderful time. Next time, I think we will send Hannah-Faith. Thanks Papa and Nana.
Flat Hannah-Faith’s Journal
On January 16th. and 17th., 2008, Flat Hannah-Faith visited SC.
The people she visited were named Papa and Nana.
These wonderful people live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in SC.
These are the things Flat Hannah-Faith did while she visited.
Nana kept Flat Hannah up too late last night. She and I bundled up, turned the floodlights on, sat on the screen porch and watched the snow falling. We loved it, but Flat Hannah got bored pretty quickly and kept saying "Out". I told her that we would go out and play in the snow once daylight came. I don't think she really understood what I was trying to tell her, because she just kept screaming, "OUT". We came back in and I rocked her to sleep and put her in bed with me and Papa. That was a mistake. That kid took up the whole bed with her rolling and turning. Papa was not very happy about that. We awoke late this morning, around 9:30. Papa entertained Flat Hannah while I cooked breakfast. Flat Hannah can eat to be such a little girl. She had bacon, sausage, eggs, grits (what a mess), toast, and juice. While I was cleaning up the breakfast dishes, Papa took Flat Hannah to the basement to his shop with him. He was cleaning up a customer's van. He put Flat Hannah in the van and let her play with some of his John Deere toys while he cleaned on the outside. I never heard Flat Hannah scream or Papa yell, so I think they had fun. I went downstairs when I finished cleaning the kitchen. Flat Hannah was happily playing inside the van and chattering continuously. I just stood in the doorway to Papa's shop and listened to her and to Papa talking back to her. He really loves Flat Hannah. I got Flat Hannah out of the van and we went in the other section of the basement and played with the dogs, Daisy and Precious. Flat Hannah kept calling Precious "Cotton". Precious is a Standard Poodle. She does look like an overgrown Cotton. Whew, I got tired playing with her and the dogs. I guess I haven't quite gotten my energy back from my surgery 5 weeks ago. Flat Hannah and I went back upstairs and the "OUT" screaming started again. So, Nana got Flat Hannah dressed and herself dressed and out into the melting, mushy snow we went. The snow was too wet to play in, so I told Flat Hannah we'd go for a walk in the woods. Wow, was that pretty! There was still a lot of snow in the trees, and it looked like a winter wonderland still. However, we got hit with lots of drips from the melting snow. It was so cold out there, and Flat Hannah's little nose was a red as Rudolph's. She "talked" the entire time. I wish I knew what she was saying. She seemed so happy. She put up a pretty good fuss when we came back inside. I got her dried off and changed into more clothes and made us some hot cocoa. I had to put some ice in hers to cool it down a bit. She loved it, but I began to wonder why in the world had I put clean clothes on her. Flat Hannah is a pig. haha By this time, it was time for me to fix us a sandwich for lunch. I gave Flat Hannah a coloring book and crayons to entertain her while I fixed lunch. I had no idea what kind of sandwich Flat Hannah would eat, so I fixed her the good old standby of peanut butter and jelly. She ate it ALL and then screamed "EAT". I guess she wasn't full, so I gave her a couple of oatmeal cookies that I had baked. She loved them. Papa got her to sit in the love seat with him while I tidied up the kitchen again. Flat Hannah is going to be a real talker soon. She NEVER hushes. Papa just talked back to her like he had understood everything she said. They are so cute together. Papa told Flat Hannah that he had to go back to the basement to work, and Flat Hannah started the "OUT" scream again. I think she wanted to go with Papa, but I got her to stay upstairs with me by giving her a harmonica. GRRRRR!!! Nana sure is dumb. haha Flat Hannah blew and blew that harmonica until I thought I'd go deaf. I think I'll send it home with her when she leaves in a little while. Flat Hannah started rubbing her eyes, so Nana thought she was getting sleepy. Nana got Flat Hannah to get in the love seat with her and started rocking. Eventually, Flat Hannah got in my lap and let me rock her. She fell asleep. AHHH, it was quiet. haha Nana decided to just hold Flat Hannah instead of lying her in the bed to nap. Nana loves this little girl, and it was so peaceful and beautiful just holding Flat Hannah. I knew that Flat Hannah had to go back home soon, and I just wanted to enjoy holding her for a while. She is so precious. While sleeping like that, one would think she is a little angel. NOT!! She is your typical, stubborn, loud almost 2 year old, but she is still so, so adorable.
Well, it was time for Flat Hannah to go home after she awoke. She didn't get to do a lot while with Papa and Nana, but Papa and Nana got to spend some quality time with her alone. I wish Nana's energy level was back, and maybe Flat Hannah could have stayed longer. But, Nana and Papa have work tomorrow. Hopefully, Flat Hannah can come back and bring Flat Sierra and Flat Andrew with her when it's warmer, so we can "drive" the Gator and play in the woods. Maybe Nana will have more energy then, too.
Flat Hannah, we love you very much, and we're very glad you came to spend some time with us. Enjoy your travels, but be sure and come back to Papa's and Nana's soon.
Flat Hannah-Faith’s Journal
On January 16th. and 17th., 2008, Flat Hannah-Faith visited SC.
The people she visited were named Papa and Nana.
These wonderful people live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in SC.
These are the things Flat Hannah-Faith did while she visited.
Nana kept Flat Hannah up too late last night. She and I bundled up, turned the floodlights on, sat on the screen porch and watched the snow falling. We loved it, but Flat Hannah got bored pretty quickly and kept saying "Out". I told her that we would go out and play in the snow once daylight came. I don't think she really understood what I was trying to tell her, because she just kept screaming, "OUT". We came back in and I rocked her to sleep and put her in bed with me and Papa. That was a mistake. That kid took up the whole bed with her rolling and turning. Papa was not very happy about that. We awoke late this morning, around 9:30. Papa entertained Flat Hannah while I cooked breakfast. Flat Hannah can eat to be such a little girl. She had bacon, sausage, eggs, grits (what a mess), toast, and juice. While I was cleaning up the breakfast dishes, Papa took Flat Hannah to the basement to his shop with him. He was cleaning up a customer's van. He put Flat Hannah in the van and let her play with some of his John Deere toys while he cleaned on the outside. I never heard Flat Hannah scream or Papa yell, so I think they had fun. I went downstairs when I finished cleaning the kitchen. Flat Hannah was happily playing inside the van and chattering continuously. I just stood in the doorway to Papa's shop and listened to her and to Papa talking back to her. He really loves Flat Hannah. I got Flat Hannah out of the van and we went in the other section of the basement and played with the dogs, Daisy and Precious. Flat Hannah kept calling Precious "Cotton". Precious is a Standard Poodle. She does look like an overgrown Cotton. Whew, I got tired playing with her and the dogs. I guess I haven't quite gotten my energy back from my surgery 5 weeks ago. Flat Hannah and I went back upstairs and the "OUT" screaming started again. So, Nana got Flat Hannah dressed and herself dressed and out into the melting, mushy snow we went. The snow was too wet to play in, so I told Flat Hannah we'd go for a walk in the woods. Wow, was that pretty! There was still a lot of snow in the trees, and it looked like a winter wonderland still. However, we got hit with lots of drips from the melting snow. It was so cold out there, and Flat Hannah's little nose was a red as Rudolph's. She "talked" the entire time. I wish I knew what she was saying. She seemed so happy. She put up a pretty good fuss when we came back inside. I got her dried off and changed into more clothes and made us some hot cocoa. I had to put some ice in hers to cool it down a bit. She loved it, but I began to wonder why in the world had I put clean clothes on her. Flat Hannah is a pig. haha By this time, it was time for me to fix us a sandwich for lunch. I gave Flat Hannah a coloring book and crayons to entertain her while I fixed lunch. I had no idea what kind of sandwich Flat Hannah would eat, so I fixed her the good old standby of peanut butter and jelly. She ate it ALL and then screamed "EAT". I guess she wasn't full, so I gave her a couple of oatmeal cookies that I had baked. She loved them. Papa got her to sit in the love seat with him while I tidied up the kitchen again. Flat Hannah is going to be a real talker soon. She NEVER hushes. Papa just talked back to her like he had understood everything she said. They are so cute together. Papa told Flat Hannah that he had to go back to the basement to work, and Flat Hannah started the "OUT" scream again. I think she wanted to go with Papa, but I got her to stay upstairs with me by giving her a harmonica. GRRRRR!!! Nana sure is dumb. haha Flat Hannah blew and blew that harmonica until I thought I'd go deaf. I think I'll send it home with her when she leaves in a little while. Flat Hannah started rubbing her eyes, so Nana thought she was getting sleepy. Nana got Flat Hannah to get in the love seat with her and started rocking. Eventually, Flat Hannah got in my lap and let me rock her. She fell asleep. AHHH, it was quiet. haha Nana decided to just hold Flat Hannah instead of lying her in the bed to nap. Nana loves this little girl, and it was so peaceful and beautiful just holding Flat Hannah. I knew that Flat Hannah had to go back home soon, and I just wanted to enjoy holding her for a while. She is so precious. While sleeping like that, one would think she is a little angel. NOT!! She is your typical, stubborn, loud almost 2 year old, but she is still so, so adorable.
Well, it was time for Flat Hannah to go home after she awoke. She didn't get to do a lot while with Papa and Nana, but Papa and Nana got to spend some quality time with her alone. I wish Nana's energy level was back, and maybe Flat Hannah could have stayed longer. But, Nana and Papa have work tomorrow. Hopefully, Flat Hannah can come back and bring Flat Sierra and Flat Andrew with her when it's warmer, so we can "drive" the Gator and play in the woods. Maybe Nana will have more energy then, too.
Flat Hannah, we love you very much, and we're very glad you came to spend some time with us. Enjoy your travels, but be sure and come back to Papa's and Nana's soon.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Sickness Abounds
This past Sunday, Hannah and I woke up not feeling well. By Tuesday, Andrew was blowing his nose and sneezing. Today, Sierra has started coughing. Praise the Lord, I am feeling some better. The thing that is bothering me the most is that everywhere I look something needs done. I can handle my children getting sick but when I am sick things go undone. With 5 people in our house that is a lot of little messes. To add to the mess, today we got about 4 inches on SNOW. All my children wanted to go outside. At first, I was trying to talk them into staying inside. Then I realized that God gave them a blanket of white to play in today and why was I trying to steal His Joy. I sent the older two outside and said that Hannah and I were staying in. That was a good compromise. Don't you think? Well, as I sat drinking my coffee and looking out the window, I realized that I needed to get up and get out. Today was a day to make a memory with my children or I could just have them remember me being grouchy. I got up from my chair, dressed in warm clothes and dressed Hannah who was very willing to go "Out - Snow". (The Holy Spirit was not the only voice I heard telling me to go OUT. Hannah was standing by the door and saying, "Out - Snow" the entire time I was trying to justify staying INSIDE.) We stayed outside and played until Hannah decided to put her hand in a bucket of half frozen water. She also sat on the wet driveway that was covered in slushy snow. I had to do some convincing but she went inside when I mention her favorite movie. (I will get to the favorite movie another day.) After, we got the wet clothes off, I made some homemade Hot Chocolate and invited the neighbors over for Hot Chocolate. Over all, today has been a good day. My house is still a mess. Laundry still needs done and I am still clearing my throat. (Andrew said, "Mom, you sound like a horse.) But, I had a good day with my children.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Our Flat Children Leave On Their First Adventure
Today, we sent off our Flat Children. (If you are clueless as to what we are talking about, please click on the "Our Flat Stanley Project" label below.) We mailed all three Flat Children to different parts in SC. Flat Sierra went to visit Aunt Sherry, Flat Andrew went to visit Mrs. Kathleen, and Flat Hannah went to visit Granny Lou and Papa Jimmy. We also decided to email our Flat Children. Papa and Nana received Flat Hannah, Grandma and Nanny received Flat Andrew, and Uncle Donald and Aunt Judy received Flat Sierra. Sierra thinks Flat Sierra is going to get pampered by Aunt Judy. She thinks she might get a trip to the nail salon. I guess we will see.
We are all looking forward to hearing from our family and friends and can't wait to see what our Flat Children experience while they visit different families.
Keep checking back because we will be posting when our Flat Children arrive back home and all of their travel adventures.
OUR FLAT CHILDREN
We are all looking forward to hearing from our family and friends and can't wait to see what our Flat Children experience while they visit different families.
Keep checking back because we will be posting when our Flat Children arrive back home and all of their travel adventures.
OUR FLAT CHILDREN
Flat Sierra
Flat Hannah-Faith
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
How I Became Flat
Last week, Sierra and Andrew were given an assignment to write a story explaining "How I Became Flat". Today, the reports were finished and I wrote a story for Hannah. The stories are below. We found them entertaining. Let us know what you think.
How I Became Flat Hannah-Faith
Hi there, I am Flat Hannah-Faith. I am sure you are wondering why I am flat. Well, I will tell you. The other day, I was climbing on my Inch Worm. (I got it for Christmas.) Because I needed to reach the remote that was on TOP of the TV. I really do not understand why everyone puts the remote on TOP of the TV. They know I can’t reach it up there!! Anyway, I was on my Inch Worm and reaching for the remote. I almost had it when all of a sudden I was on the floor. Not only was I on the floor but the TV was on top of me. Of course, I screamed. I am good at screaming!! My Mommy came running. She lifted the TV. Then she checked me over. I was screaming!! Nothing really hurt. I was just mad that I didn’t have the remote in my hand. When my Mommy picked me up, it felt different. She told me I was flat. I really didn’t understand what being “flat” meant. What I did understand was that Mommy was not holding me right. Usually, I curl up in her lap and lay my head on her chest. Today, I was just lying in her lap. This didn’t feel right. Mommy usually calls me her “Squishy Girl”. Now, she was calling me her flat girl.
I don’t like being flat. Mommy said that now that I was flat I could travel all over the world. She and Daddy were going to send me to visit family and friends. I am not sure I am going to like traveling. I like being close to my Mommy. I hope I do not stay flat for very long. I miss Mommy’s hugs and squeezes.
HOW I BECAME FLAT ANDREW
I became flat because I was riding my bike in the rode and a car ran over me. Sierra told me to “GET OUT OF THE RODE” but I did not want to listen. Then, BOOM! I am gone! I am knocked off my bike. I am laying in the rode. I am crying and surprised that I am still alive. Sierra ran to tell my Mommy. My Mommy came and picked me up. She went, “AAH YOU’RE FLAT”. We got into the car and went to the hospital real fast. The doctor said that I was fine. He didn’t know how to fix me. I was flat. He sent us home. My Mommy put me to bed. I got up the next morning and I was STILL FLAT.
Everybody was doing their normal things so I decided to go outside and ride the Go-Cart. When I asked me Mommy, she said that I couldn’t ride because my helmet wouldn’t fit and I couldn’t buckle up. I couldn’t climb trees either because the wind would blow me away. I would be gone. “Zoom, on the wind”. Then, my family couldn’t find me.
One good thing about being flat is that I could be a kite in the wind. Another, good thing is that I can travel everywhere in an envelope.
When I am finished traveling, someone needs to do something to make me normal again!!
How I Became Flat Sierra
You will never believe how I became flat. One Saturday morning, my Dad was working on the living room door. It kept closing on its own. Well, I was standing right behind the door, OH, was that a mistake. When he took the hinges off the door, there was a big splat and a scream.
You guessed it. I was laying under the door. My Dad was shocked; he still did not know that the door was on top of me. When my Mother heard the noise she came running. My brother screamed, my little sister, Hannah, said, “ohh”. My dog Cotton was barking and jumping up and down. Hannah and Cotton were the only ones who knew that I was under the door. I tried to tell them that the door was on top of me but no one could hear me. Hannah tried to tell them that I was under the door too, but no one could understand her. Finally, when Hannah started to scream and Cotton’s barking was getting louder, they lift up the door. All of a sudden, I heard my Mother gasped. I heard my Brother say, “uh-oh”. My Dad said, “oh-no” and Cotton whimpered. Hannah just said, “ohhh”. I asked them what was wrong. I think they where in shock! I did not know that I was flat. Finally, my Mother asked me if I felt any different and if I was ok. I said yes; I was fine but a little sore. Then, my brother Andrew said, “YOUR FLAT!!!” Hannah said, “OHHHH!!!!!!” I look at Andrew as if he was crazy. I was thinking that too, until I got up and looked in the mirror. My Mother took me straight to the doctor. The doctor examined me from head to toe. Then, she looked at my Mother and said that there was nothing wrong with me. I was just flat. So, the doctor sent us back home.
Being flat is not that bad. Sometimes, I wish I was normal but it is ok.
One cool thing about being flat is that I never have to open up a door. All I have to do is slide right under it. Another good thing about being flat is that I am flexible. I can be rolled up, folded up and even put in an envelope. That brings me to one more good thing about being flat. I can be mailed around the whole world. I am about to be mailed around the U.S. to visit my family and friends for just the cost of a couple of stamps. However, there are some things that are not good about being flat. One bad thing about being flat is that sometimes people do not see you. It is easy to get sat on when you are laying down or trample over when you are in a large crowd. Hopefully, soon I will be normal again.
We will be sending out our Flat Children soon. Look for them to arrive in your email or mail box.
How I Became Flat Hannah-Faith
Hi there, I am Flat Hannah-Faith. I am sure you are wondering why I am flat. Well, I will tell you. The other day, I was climbing on my Inch Worm. (I got it for Christmas.) Because I needed to reach the remote that was on TOP of the TV. I really do not understand why everyone puts the remote on TOP of the TV. They know I can’t reach it up there!! Anyway, I was on my Inch Worm and reaching for the remote. I almost had it when all of a sudden I was on the floor. Not only was I on the floor but the TV was on top of me. Of course, I screamed. I am good at screaming!! My Mommy came running. She lifted the TV. Then she checked me over. I was screaming!! Nothing really hurt. I was just mad that I didn’t have the remote in my hand. When my Mommy picked me up, it felt different. She told me I was flat. I really didn’t understand what being “flat” meant. What I did understand was that Mommy was not holding me right. Usually, I curl up in her lap and lay my head on her chest. Today, I was just lying in her lap. This didn’t feel right. Mommy usually calls me her “Squishy Girl”. Now, she was calling me her flat girl.
I don’t like being flat. Mommy said that now that I was flat I could travel all over the world. She and Daddy were going to send me to visit family and friends. I am not sure I am going to like traveling. I like being close to my Mommy. I hope I do not stay flat for very long. I miss Mommy’s hugs and squeezes.
HOW I BECAME FLAT ANDREW
I became flat because I was riding my bike in the rode and a car ran over me. Sierra told me to “GET OUT OF THE RODE” but I did not want to listen. Then, BOOM! I am gone! I am knocked off my bike. I am laying in the rode. I am crying and surprised that I am still alive. Sierra ran to tell my Mommy. My Mommy came and picked me up. She went, “AAH YOU’RE FLAT”. We got into the car and went to the hospital real fast. The doctor said that I was fine. He didn’t know how to fix me. I was flat. He sent us home. My Mommy put me to bed. I got up the next morning and I was STILL FLAT.
Everybody was doing their normal things so I decided to go outside and ride the Go-Cart. When I asked me Mommy, she said that I couldn’t ride because my helmet wouldn’t fit and I couldn’t buckle up. I couldn’t climb trees either because the wind would blow me away. I would be gone. “Zoom, on the wind”. Then, my family couldn’t find me.
One good thing about being flat is that I could be a kite in the wind. Another, good thing is that I can travel everywhere in an envelope.
When I am finished traveling, someone needs to do something to make me normal again!!
How I Became Flat Sierra
You will never believe how I became flat. One Saturday morning, my Dad was working on the living room door. It kept closing on its own. Well, I was standing right behind the door, OH, was that a mistake. When he took the hinges off the door, there was a big splat and a scream.
You guessed it. I was laying under the door. My Dad was shocked; he still did not know that the door was on top of me. When my Mother heard the noise she came running. My brother screamed, my little sister, Hannah, said, “ohh”. My dog Cotton was barking and jumping up and down. Hannah and Cotton were the only ones who knew that I was under the door. I tried to tell them that the door was on top of me but no one could hear me. Hannah tried to tell them that I was under the door too, but no one could understand her. Finally, when Hannah started to scream and Cotton’s barking was getting louder, they lift up the door. All of a sudden, I heard my Mother gasped. I heard my Brother say, “uh-oh”. My Dad said, “oh-no” and Cotton whimpered. Hannah just said, “ohhh”. I asked them what was wrong. I think they where in shock! I did not know that I was flat. Finally, my Mother asked me if I felt any different and if I was ok. I said yes; I was fine but a little sore. Then, my brother Andrew said, “YOUR FLAT!!!” Hannah said, “OHHHH!!!!!!” I look at Andrew as if he was crazy. I was thinking that too, until I got up and looked in the mirror. My Mother took me straight to the doctor. The doctor examined me from head to toe. Then, she looked at my Mother and said that there was nothing wrong with me. I was just flat. So, the doctor sent us back home.
Being flat is not that bad. Sometimes, I wish I was normal but it is ok.
One cool thing about being flat is that I never have to open up a door. All I have to do is slide right under it. Another good thing about being flat is that I am flexible. I can be rolled up, folded up and even put in an envelope. That brings me to one more good thing about being flat. I can be mailed around the whole world. I am about to be mailed around the U.S. to visit my family and friends for just the cost of a couple of stamps. However, there are some things that are not good about being flat. One bad thing about being flat is that sometimes people do not see you. It is easy to get sat on when you are laying down or trample over when you are in a large crowd. Hopefully, soon I will be normal again.
We will be sending out our Flat Children soon. Look for them to arrive in your email or mail box.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Hannah's First Prayer
On Friday, I carried Hannah to nap on our bed. The usual routine goes as follows: diaper change, Hannah lies down, I lie next to Hannah and she drinks her watered down juice. Then she will want a update on what "Ierra" and "Bubbie" are doing. My response is always the same,"They are having quiet time and it is time for Hannah to go night-night. Hannah needs to take a nap. We will see Sierra and Andrew when you get up." Then, I close my eyes and pretend to sleep. Hannah will rub my arm. Babble a few words and then she goes to sleep.
Today, I was in for a pleasant surprise. It was a moment I hope I always remember. Hannah followed her usual routine. When I closed my eyes, Hannah rubbed my arm then sat up. I very softly told her she needed to lie down and go night-night. She laid her head on my arm. I closed my eyes and she sat up. This time I didn't say anything. I just gently laid her back on the pillow and closed my eyes almost shut. I was expecting her to sit back up again. At this moment, she did something that she has never done before. She put her hands together, right next to her nose, squinted her eyes closed and said, "Jesus." Then she spoke some baby babble and next I heard "Jesus. My Daddy". Still keeping her hands in position and eyes closed, she said more baby babble and "Jesus. My Daddy boots!" I had to put my hand over my mouth. I was supposed to be asleep and didn't want her to see me smiling. It was all I could do not to open my eyes all the way and give her a kiss. Instead, I just prayed with her as she said more baby babble to Jesus. I prayed that she would accept Jesus as her Savior at an early age and that He would grow her up to be a women after His heart. When she finished her prayer, she rolled over and within 5 mins. she was asleep. I really don't know all she was saying to Jesus but I know Jesus understood. From a Mommy's perspective, she was probably asking Jesus for her Daddy to rescue her from nap time. All I know is that my 21 month old had her first conversation with Jesus and I got to sit in and listen. Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." At this moment, I was in the presence of my Savior while He heard Hannah call out to Him. Wow, just think, if I had just taken her to her crib, laid her down and walked out of her room, I would have missed this moment. Laying down with Hannah didn't seem inconvenient this day. It was a joy. I am glad I didn't miss it.
Today, I was in for a pleasant surprise. It was a moment I hope I always remember. Hannah followed her usual routine. When I closed my eyes, Hannah rubbed my arm then sat up. I very softly told her she needed to lie down and go night-night. She laid her head on my arm. I closed my eyes and she sat up. This time I didn't say anything. I just gently laid her back on the pillow and closed my eyes almost shut. I was expecting her to sit back up again. At this moment, she did something that she has never done before. She put her hands together, right next to her nose, squinted her eyes closed and said, "Jesus." Then she spoke some baby babble and next I heard "Jesus. My Daddy". Still keeping her hands in position and eyes closed, she said more baby babble and "Jesus. My Daddy boots!" I had to put my hand over my mouth. I was supposed to be asleep and didn't want her to see me smiling. It was all I could do not to open my eyes all the way and give her a kiss. Instead, I just prayed with her as she said more baby babble to Jesus. I prayed that she would accept Jesus as her Savior at an early age and that He would grow her up to be a women after His heart. When she finished her prayer, she rolled over and within 5 mins. she was asleep. I really don't know all she was saying to Jesus but I know Jesus understood. From a Mommy's perspective, she was probably asking Jesus for her Daddy to rescue her from nap time. All I know is that my 21 month old had her first conversation with Jesus and I got to sit in and listen. Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." At this moment, I was in the presence of my Savior while He heard Hannah call out to Him. Wow, just think, if I had just taken her to her crib, laid her down and walked out of her room, I would have missed this moment. Laying down with Hannah didn't seem inconvenient this day. It was a joy. I am glad I didn't miss it.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
LOOSING A TOOTH
This morning Andrew came up to me and said, "my tooth is bent". This is only after he showed it to Sierra. Sierra told him that he needed to tell me. I examined the tooth and let Andrew know that he had his first loose tooth. I got a paper towel and gave the little front tooth a pull. Out came my son's first tooth. For some parents this is just a normal happening, for me it was very special. You see as a foster/adoptive parent sometimes you miss out on the FIRST CRY, FIRST WORD, FIRST STEPS and many more firsts. This is the case with me. I missed a lot of our son's firsts. This and many more things I was aware of when I became a foster parent. Even though I am thankful that I met Andrew when he was 51/2, I still miss knowing him the first 5 years of his life. Today is one of those times Andrew and I will always remember. When the other children are asking me, "How did I loose my first tooth?",Andrew will also be able to ask and GET an answer. Yes, today is a special day. Today, I pulled Andrew's first tooth. It only bleed a little but Andrew didn't cry. He is so proud of loosing his tooth. He called his Daddy at work and when Daddy got home Andrew had to show him the hole in his mouth and the TOOTH! I love being a mommy and I thank God that He has allowed me to stay home with my children, teach them, and encourage them. I thank God for all three of our children. God put our family together through LOVE. LOVE CREATES A FAMILY!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
The Last Three Days
The last 3 days it has been sunny and warm. We are sticking to our schedule and getting a lot accomplished. Sierra finished her Science FOR THE YEAR this week. I hadn't thought she would finish so quickly. Now, she can work more on other subjects. Andrew is working hard on learning his letters, letter sounds, and recognizing his numbers. Before the Christmas break, Andrew was ready to start putting sounds together. However, he seems to have forgotten a lot of what we worked on the first half of the year. :( I know now that Andrew must have shorter breaks and constant learning. Hannah is slowly learning that we have a new way of doing school at our house. This means that Mommy will not sit and hold me and can not jump on command. Unless, she decides to climb on something. Like today when she tried to climb on the kitchen cabinet!! After our formal lessons, we have had picnics outside on the deck, taken walks in the woods behind our house and just played in the 70 degree weather. I know we need Winter but I long for the nice warm days of Summer.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Reworking Our Schedule
This weekend, I gave a lot of thought to our homeschool, and chore schedule. I feel this way every year after the Christmas break. I begin to see chores left undone because of the holidays, school work that needs completed and a feeling that things need to be organized. I guess it is a good thing because it helps me to refocus and get things done before Summer. If I don't stay on a schedule or at least have one to somewhat follow, I am very lazy. I could just play with the children, stay on the computer and of course take a nap.
Because of my new schedule, we had a great day. Both children got a lot of work done, Hannah seemed in a fairly good mood, and we got the chores completed. Sierra and I even cooked dinner. Sierra made the comment that things went smooth today. Oh, I need to write this schedule down. We are going to stick with this until May 1st. May 1st is when we start our Summer break. We are all looking forward to Summer. Especially, when we had 65 degree weather today and YES, the children and I took a nice long walk.
I will post our schedule soon. Hopefully, it will be an encouragement to some of our homeschooling friends.
Because of my new schedule, we had a great day. Both children got a lot of work done, Hannah seemed in a fairly good mood, and we got the chores completed. Sierra and I even cooked dinner. Sierra made the comment that things went smooth today. Oh, I need to write this schedule down. We are going to stick with this until May 1st. May 1st is when we start our Summer break. We are all looking forward to Summer. Especially, when we had 65 degree weather today and YES, the children and I took a nice long walk.
I will post our schedule soon. Hopefully, it will be an encouragement to some of our homeschooling friends.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Our Flat Children Project
As part of homeschooling, the children are involved in a very fun and exciting Geography project based on the book "Flat Stanley" written by Jeff Brown. In the book Flat Stanley is flattened by a falling bulletin board. One of the many advantages is that Flat Stanley can now visit his friends by traveling in an envelope. For this project, our children made themselves flat using paper and a photo. Now, we are mailing/emailing each Flat Child to a different family. If you receive one of our Flat Children and do not have time for him/her to visit with you we completely understand. Just send him/her back to us. If you choose to host our Flat Child, we hope that you will treat him/her like a guest. Take him/her with you when you can and record the adventures on the journal page. You may keep our Flat Child from 2-7 days. We would appreciate it if you would mail/email our Flat Children back to us. When we receive the Flat Children back, Sierra and Andrew will mark where their Flat Child visited on the map. Although it is not necessary, the children would love getting pictures and postcards from you showing where their Flat Child visited. However, all that we need you to do is fill out the journal page, and send us the Flat Child back. Not only will Sierra, and Andrew learn about Geography but they will get to hear what life is like at your house. I will be postings the Flat Children's travels on this blog with the help of Sierra and Andrew. When the Flat Children are finished visiting family and friends we are going to send them around the US and to other countries. Watch the blog to see where our Flat Children are traveling. Thanks in advance for helping us and have fun with our Flat Children. I will assure you that our Flat Children will be on their best behavior. There will be no screaming from Flat Hannah, no disobeying from Flat Andrew, and no endless chatter from Flat Sierra. If you have any questions, please give us a call.
As you read Flat Sierra's and Flat Andrew's letter, keep in mind that they wrote them. I typed Andrew's letter as he spoke.
As you read Flat Sierra's and Flat Andrew's letter, keep in mind that they wrote them. I typed Andrew's letter as he spoke.
Flat Hannah-Faith's Letter
Hey there, my name is Flat Hannah-Faith. I am 20 months old. Before I became flat, I liked to run in our backyard, climb and slide on my play set, and dance. Oh yes, you should see me dance. It must be good because I have my parents laughing and they get me to dance for everyone who comes over. I like to play dress up. You can add new clothes on top of the ones I have on if you want to play. I love babies. I have a baby that I put in my highchair, and I put her in her stroller.
There are a couple things you must know about me. These things will make my stay at your house a lot better for you. I love to eat. I usually eat about every 2 hours. I can say “eat” and “juice”. I will say “shoes, go, bye-bye” when I want to go outside. I love to go. I am not usually a good traveler. You see, I just don’t like the whole car seat thing. But once we get to where we are going, I love to be out and about. Just be sure you don’t forget to pack some snacks. Did I tell you I like to eat? Also, you will want to bring diapers. I can say “pee-pee” but it is usually AFTER I have wet my diaper. If I poop, you will know it. I will say “butt”. If I don’t get a diaper change, I will scream. I can scream very loud. I am pretty good at letting you know what I like and don’t like, what I want and don’t want, and if for some reason you don’t understand – then I will scream. I can scream very loud!! I am sure we will not have any problem.
One very important thing you need to know is that I am a Mama’s girl. I am always around my Mama. For nap, she lays down with me. For bedtime, she rocks and sings to me. I may have a hard time adjusting to all this traveling. So, please make sure to send me back to my Mama at the end of our visit.
Now, that you know a little bit about me. I want to get to know you. Please show me around your house, and your town. I like to go places. You can take a picture of me and send it back to my Mama. I am sure she would like to see me having fun. Please, fill out my journal page. I will not be able to tell Sierra and Andrew all about you and our adventures. They sometimes do not understand me, even when I scream. I heard Mama tell them that they would get to learn about my travels and mark them on a map. I don’t know what a map is but it sounds fun. Also, you can check my Mama’s blog, to find out where Flat Sierra and Flat Andrew are traveling. “Shoes go, bye-bye”. “Shoes, go, bye-bye” “EEEHHHHEEEEHHH” “GO” “BYE-BYE”
There are a couple things you must know about me. These things will make my stay at your house a lot better for you. I love to eat. I usually eat about every 2 hours. I can say “eat” and “juice”. I will say “shoes, go, bye-bye” when I want to go outside. I love to go. I am not usually a good traveler. You see, I just don’t like the whole car seat thing. But once we get to where we are going, I love to be out and about. Just be sure you don’t forget to pack some snacks. Did I tell you I like to eat? Also, you will want to bring diapers. I can say “pee-pee” but it is usually AFTER I have wet my diaper. If I poop, you will know it. I will say “butt”. If I don’t get a diaper change, I will scream. I can scream very loud. I am pretty good at letting you know what I like and don’t like, what I want and don’t want, and if for some reason you don’t understand – then I will scream. I can scream very loud!! I am sure we will not have any problem.
One very important thing you need to know is that I am a Mama’s girl. I am always around my Mama. For nap, she lays down with me. For bedtime, she rocks and sings to me. I may have a hard time adjusting to all this traveling. So, please make sure to send me back to my Mama at the end of our visit.
Now, that you know a little bit about me. I want to get to know you. Please show me around your house, and your town. I like to go places. You can take a picture of me and send it back to my Mama. I am sure she would like to see me having fun. Please, fill out my journal page. I will not be able to tell Sierra and Andrew all about you and our adventures. They sometimes do not understand me, even when I scream. I heard Mama tell them that they would get to learn about my travels and mark them on a map. I don’t know what a map is but it sounds fun. Also, you can check my Mama’s blog, to find out where Flat Sierra and Flat Andrew are traveling. “Shoes go, bye-bye”. “Shoes, go, bye-bye” “EEEHHHHEEEEHHH” “GO” “BYE-BYE”
Flat Andrew's Letter
My name is Flat Andrew. I am 6. I have a new home. I have my own room. The best thing I like about living in this house is the yard. It is fun to ride my bike and scooter on the road and down the driveway. I can go fast down the drive. I love to ride the Go-Cart with Sierra and Daddy.
Since I have been flat, I can’t open doors, or help Daddy build. I can’t help Mommy do nothing. And I can’t ride the Go-Cart because I can’t buckle up and my helmet won’t fit. I can’t jump on Eli’s trampoline.
One thing that is good about being flat is that I can go places in an envelope.
While I am at your house, you need to know about me. I like to watch TV. I like to watch Blues Clues, Tec the Tractor, and Tom & Jerry. I like to play Checkers and Twister. I play these with Sierra. I like to play in the dirt. I like to play kitchen, cars & trucks, and blocks & Lego’s. I play these with Hannah and Sierra. When I am not playing, I have to do school and chores. While I am with you, I don’t need to do school! I can do chores. Mommy teached me how to clean the toilet, sink, bathroom floor, and empty the trashcan. I can also dust the trashcan, and end table. I can’t dust anything taller than me. I can help empty the dishwasher and pick up toys. I also like to go to the grocery store. When I go with Mommy, she lets me load the cart. So, I can make your life easier while I am staying with you.
While I am staying with you, I would like you to know what I like to eat. For breakfast, I like cinnamon toast, cheese eggs and bacon. For lunch, I like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. For dinner, I like macaroni and cheese, and chicken. I also like grapes and apples.
When I am done staying at your house, mail me back to my Daddy and Mommy. They let me do all kinds of fun things. One time, they let me play in the rain. The water was coming over the gutters like a waterfall. When it started to thunder, Daddy made me go inside. Also, I need to go home because I am going to be adopted soon. We will be having an adoption party. I must be there. I also need to go home because I like to help my Daddy work on stuff.
Thank you.
Since I have been flat, I can’t open doors, or help Daddy build. I can’t help Mommy do nothing. And I can’t ride the Go-Cart because I can’t buckle up and my helmet won’t fit. I can’t jump on Eli’s trampoline.
One thing that is good about being flat is that I can go places in an envelope.
While I am at your house, you need to know about me. I like to watch TV. I like to watch Blues Clues, Tec the Tractor, and Tom & Jerry. I like to play Checkers and Twister. I play these with Sierra. I like to play in the dirt. I like to play kitchen, cars & trucks, and blocks & Lego’s. I play these with Hannah and Sierra. When I am not playing, I have to do school and chores. While I am with you, I don’t need to do school! I can do chores. Mommy teached me how to clean the toilet, sink, bathroom floor, and empty the trashcan. I can also dust the trashcan, and end table. I can’t dust anything taller than me. I can help empty the dishwasher and pick up toys. I also like to go to the grocery store. When I go with Mommy, she lets me load the cart. So, I can make your life easier while I am staying with you.
While I am staying with you, I would like you to know what I like to eat. For breakfast, I like cinnamon toast, cheese eggs and bacon. For lunch, I like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. For dinner, I like macaroni and cheese, and chicken. I also like grapes and apples.
When I am done staying at your house, mail me back to my Daddy and Mommy. They let me do all kinds of fun things. One time, they let me play in the rain. The water was coming over the gutters like a waterfall. When it started to thunder, Daddy made me go inside. Also, I need to go home because I am going to be adopted soon. We will be having an adoption party. I must be there. I also need to go home because I like to help my Daddy work on stuff.
Thank you.
Flat Sierra's Letter
Hi, my name is Flat Sierra. When I became flat, I decided that I would make the best out of the situation I was in. So I figure out, I could be mailed around the whole world. Hopefully, I can talk my Mom and Dad into letting me go to Paris or maybe China or even Italy. But first, I wanted to visit my friends and family. So here I am. I am so excited about being here with you.
First, I need to tell you about myself. I am 12 years old. I like to sing, dance and I LOVE to shop. Also, I like to get my nails and hair done. So, if you go to do any of things feel free to take me with you. If we go shopping, you can also change my clothes by putting new ones over the ones I already have on. After we get done shopping, if you like coffee, we could go to Starbucks. That is my one favorite places!! I also like to cook and bake. Do you have any good restaurants or bakeries close to where you live? If you do, I would love to go to one with you. Also, I love to travel. Now that I am 12, I can ride in the front seat of the car. So, you can take me to different places around your state or town. You can take pictures or get postcards of the places that we visit and when I go back home you can send them with me. I am sure my family would love to see the places that we have been. Since I am homeschooled, when I return home, we will be marking the places I have been on a map. The subjects I like are History, Science and I love to read.
When I get done with school, I like to read my Bible, ride my bike on our street, watch T.V and just have fun. I have a brother and sister so I play with them. Also, I have a Toy Poodle her name is Cotton. Cotton stays downstairs with me. I have my own bedroom downstairs. That is where I like to relax. My Dad built my bedroom downstairs. My bedroom is light blue, light green and chocolate brown with circles and rectangles. Those are my favorite colors.
Now, that you have gotten to know me better, I can not wait to get to know you! I am very excited about coming to your home and learning more about your town, state and just what you do for fun. My Mom and Dad said that I can stay at your house for 2 to 7 days. But before you send me home, please fill out the journal page that my Mom put in the envelope when you received me. That way, my family will know more about what I did while I was visiting you.
Thanks so much for letting me visit,
Flat Sierra
First, I need to tell you about myself. I am 12 years old. I like to sing, dance and I LOVE to shop. Also, I like to get my nails and hair done. So, if you go to do any of things feel free to take me with you. If we go shopping, you can also change my clothes by putting new ones over the ones I already have on. After we get done shopping, if you like coffee, we could go to Starbucks. That is my one favorite places!! I also like to cook and bake. Do you have any good restaurants or bakeries close to where you live? If you do, I would love to go to one with you. Also, I love to travel. Now that I am 12, I can ride in the front seat of the car. So, you can take me to different places around your state or town. You can take pictures or get postcards of the places that we visit and when I go back home you can send them with me. I am sure my family would love to see the places that we have been. Since I am homeschooled, when I return home, we will be marking the places I have been on a map. The subjects I like are History, Science and I love to read.
When I get done with school, I like to read my Bible, ride my bike on our street, watch T.V and just have fun. I have a brother and sister so I play with them. Also, I have a Toy Poodle her name is Cotton. Cotton stays downstairs with me. I have my own bedroom downstairs. That is where I like to relax. My Dad built my bedroom downstairs. My bedroom is light blue, light green and chocolate brown with circles and rectangles. Those are my favorite colors.
Now, that you have gotten to know me better, I can not wait to get to know you! I am very excited about coming to your home and learning more about your town, state and just what you do for fun. My Mom and Dad said that I can stay at your house for 2 to 7 days. But before you send me home, please fill out the journal page that my Mom put in the envelope when you received me. That way, my family will know more about what I did while I was visiting you.
Thanks so much for letting me visit,
Flat Sierra
Thursday, January 3, 2008
First Project of the New Year
Today, the children started their first project of the New Year. It is called the Flat Stanley Project. Basically, it is a Geography project. Sierra and Andrew will be learning about different states, cities and countries. Today, Sierra and Andrew had to write a letter to send with their flat person. I will be including a copy of the letters on the blog tomorrow. Tomorrow, they will write an account about "How I became flat." These will also be posted on the blog. I know I am being a bit vague, but you will be hearing more about the project in the coming days.
Other, than working on the project, we have had an uneventful day. I like uneventful days.
How is the weather where you live? We live in TN. and it is 8 degrees without the wind chill. This is TOO cold for me!! Oh, how I miss the beach!!
Other, than working on the project, we have had an uneventful day. I like uneventful days.
How is the weather where you live? We live in TN. and it is 8 degrees without the wind chill. This is TOO cold for me!! Oh, how I miss the beach!!
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Still Snowing
When we woke up this morning, we had about an inch of snow on the ground. Jeff had to drive the van to work because the Blazer would not make it up our driveway. It is 2:00 and it is still snowing off and on. However, the sun is out. Jeff, says that it will not melt too much because it is only 20 degrees outside. I am sure he is right. Read about the snow on Sierra's blog - The Millers Are Growing. There is a link to her blog under "Our Favorite Blogs".
BIG OOPS!!
Last night after I blogged the post below, I turned off the light and went to bed. Well, as I was trying to fall asleep, I remembered that I had started a pitcher of tea and left it on the counter. Therefore, I got up to finish the tea. I walked into the kitchen and didn't see the tea pitcher next to the tea maker. My first thought was that Sierra had finished the tea for me. I decided to open the refrig. to make sure the lid was on correctly. The tea pitcher was not in the refrig. UMH? I turned on the light and looked around. OH MY! What do you think I saw? Yes, it was tea on the kitchen floor. How could I not have put the tea pitcher under the spout on the tea maker? What would divert my attention so that I would forget something like this? I would like to blame this on the children, but honestly this was all my fault. I can't believe myself!!
I set to work. I opened the drawer below the tea maker. Yes, full of tea. The cabinet below the drawer was full of tea. And then, there was the mess on the floor. I unloaded the drawer, the dishes in the cabinet went in the sink and started wiping everything. I looked at all the stuff from the JUNK DRAWER that now lay wet and tea stained on my counter. The thought came to me "Just wait till morning. It is already after 12:00." I quickly dismissed the idea when I realized that Hannah would want to HELP!! I started sorting, wiping,and throwing things away. Then I mopped the floor. Well, it was now 12:45 and off to bed I went. I laid down and try to think of how I could be thankful in the mist of stupidity. I came up with only one thought. I didn't organize the kitchen cabinet today. Thankfully, tomorrow I will mark the junk drawer off my list. It is clean and organized!! Thank you Lord for stupid mistakes!!
I will say that Jeff offered to help me clean up this mess, however, I just quoted Rule #20 " If you make a mess, YOU clean it up." And clean up is just what I did!!
I set to work. I opened the drawer below the tea maker. Yes, full of tea. The cabinet below the drawer was full of tea. And then, there was the mess on the floor. I unloaded the drawer, the dishes in the cabinet went in the sink and started wiping everything. I looked at all the stuff from the JUNK DRAWER that now lay wet and tea stained on my counter. The thought came to me "Just wait till morning. It is already after 12:00." I quickly dismissed the idea when I realized that Hannah would want to HELP!! I started sorting, wiping,and throwing things away. Then I mopped the floor. Well, it was now 12:45 and off to bed I went. I laid down and try to think of how I could be thankful in the mist of stupidity. I came up with only one thought. I didn't organize the kitchen cabinet today. Thankfully, tomorrow I will mark the junk drawer off my list. It is clean and organized!! Thank you Lord for stupid mistakes!!
I will say that Jeff offered to help me clean up this mess, however, I just quoted Rule #20 " If you make a mess, YOU clean it up." And clean up is just what I did!!
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
IT"S SNOWING LIKE RAIN
Tonight, around 8:00 Andrew looked outside and exclaimed - "IT' S SNOWING, IT'S SNOWING". I turn around and saw the deck was almost covered. Well, it is 10:00 and the snow has stopped falling. The ground is covered with snow. Our local meteorologist, is predicting snow until tomorrow afternoon. I hope it snows big. It would be nice to have a good deep snow. I can't wait to build a snowman, make snow angels, and just play with the children.
Happy New Year
This morning Sierra asked "what are we doing special today? It's New Years Day!!" I replied," It is just another day. The only thing we will be doing is what we do everyday. Clean, play, run after Hannah, cook, oh I could go on and on."
Does anyone do anything special on this day? We live away from our family. So we can't go to a parents house for dinner. However, I will cook my husband some can collards, can black-eyed peas, and a fabulous Pork Roast. No, the roast is not from a can!! I think I will add some Mac and Cheese, bread and Lima beans for the rest of us. Other than cooking today, I will organize one of my kitchen cabinets and play with the children. Seems like any other day to me.
Happy New Year Everyone!! May the Lord bless you this year.
Does anyone do anything special on this day? We live away from our family. So we can't go to a parents house for dinner. However, I will cook my husband some can collards, can black-eyed peas, and a fabulous Pork Roast. No, the roast is not from a can!! I think I will add some Mac and Cheese, bread and Lima beans for the rest of us. Other than cooking today, I will organize one of my kitchen cabinets and play with the children. Seems like any other day to me.
Happy New Year Everyone!! May the Lord bless you this year.
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