Disney?

At breakfast this morning...

Elaina: I am saving my tooth fairy money for vacation
Me: Oh, are you going to take Daddy to Disney, he's always wanted to go there.
Elaina: No, he'll want me to ride that one ride and be around that creepy mouse.
Me: creepy mouse? Mikey?
Elaina: Yes, he's creepy and he has a big head...like Dora.

It's Friday, Uh oh...

In the car driving to Wal-mart...

Me: Do you guys want to do movie & popcorn Friday?
Y: But it's only Thursday
Me: I thought that yesterday was Wednesday too, but it wasn't.  Today really is Friday!
Elaina: *Gasp* Oh no, I'm wearing Tuesday panties!

Stranger Danger

This weeks writing is about dangerous bad guys, imaginary dogs and the never ending pursuit of band-aides...

A Stranger by Elaina De Santiago

One morning I was playing with my dog.  Then saw a STRANGER! I ran.  I ran to my Grams.  She called 9-1-1.  The stranger went to jail.  I got a band-aide because the stranger scratched me. And I hope that stranger is gone forever.

(Amen)

If I Had One Wish

If I had one wish, it would be to be a dog. Don't have to brush my teeth.  Don't have to go to school.  I get to run when ever I want. I would have a lot of energy but BEST of all I would get to have food when ever I want.  I really wish I was a dog.  I could go WOOF!

Her poor teacher...

Just received the following email from Elaina's teacher: Elaina came up to me today and said her throat felt funny. She claimed it was probably a "hairball".

My baby brother, Pickle

No Fear...

This week my daughter taught me a lesson in courage and faith.  She is getting her tonsils out on Friday and the thought of the unknown has been weighing on her.  She woke up one morning this week before 5am.  When I went in her room to help her get dressed, this sign was taped to her door:

It says:  BOO! I'm not scared of anything because I'm in God's armor

I guess the bat/sword is a precaution.  I'm glad that she can find comfort in her faith, it reminds me how often I fail to look there first.

p.s. yes, those ARE hair clips holding the whole thing together :)