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.