Life in a Small Town

The Bible According to Hannah

Tonight during Hannah's devotion time we were reviewing the 10 Commandments.  We get to the 10th Commandment and I said, "Hannah, what do you think it means to not covet your neighbor's house?"

"You mean with toilet paper?"

"Um, no honey.  It's 'covet' not 'cover'."

Never a dull moment, even during devotions when it comes to Hannah.

Business Professionals Day

Today is Business Professionals Day at school.  Ooops, I mean picture day.  I just think Hannah looks so darn cute today.  Like she is going for a job interview or something.  She hates her new haircut so we had to curl, curl, curl to acheive some sort of look that was minimally acceptable by 8 year old standards.  Here's hoping the pics at school turn out better than our quick photo shoot before school.

 
 
 
 
 

Hannah's First Swim Meet

Hannah had her first swim meet last Saturday and she was so excited!  Just look at the excitement and anticipation in her face:

Gini sent Hannah this super cool "Sammy" and she used it quite a bit at her meet.  It's great to dry her off fast and then this kept her towel dry so she could warm up in between meets when we had to sit in the cold gym and wait for her next race:

Hannah swam in 3 events and she got ribbons for 2 of the 3 events.  She won an "exhibition" ribbon and "2nd place".  She was happy, but a little disappointed because she, of course, wanted to win 1st place.  I told her to keep trying and she just may get that 1st place ribbon by the end of the season.

Grandparents' Day 2010

Last week Hannah's school once again opened it's doors to all the kids' grandparents for "Grandparents' Day".  This is such a cool event.  The kids invite all their grandparents and then each class sings songs to the grandparents.  I am not sure who enjoys this event more, the kids or the grandparents.  I wish our school did something like this when we were there.  Hannah had an absolute blast!

Double Fun Day

Today somebody in our family turns 13!!!  Where have the years gone?  Happy Birthday, Karl.  We love you very much.  Sorry you had be sick for your first official day as a teenager :( 

Today was the Halloween party and parade at H's school.  She asked me and her mom to help out with the party.  I was going to help out in the classroom while her mom walked in the parade.  Unfortunately, her mom could not attend so I had parade duty too.  I had to walk the entire parade in heels!  Luckily they are some of my more comfortable heels, but I am pretty sure I was the only person walking that parade in such un-sensible shoes :)

H's class is so cute . . .

H and her friends prior to the parade beginning:

  
The high school band leads the parade and then they stayed after the parade and entertained the kiddos:

 I am not sure how Katie played when she was all stuffed up, but she did it:

After the parade and band entertainment we returned to the classroom for snacks.  Following snacks the kids played some games.  In this game they had to hold hands and pass the hoolahoop down the row while holding hands:

Before we knew it the day was over.  I am not sure if I had more fun or if the kids had more fun.  It's fun to walk into a room and have the kids all yell, "It's Mrs. Morrison!"  So cute, I could go to school with Hannah once a week, I would love it. 

Last night was Trick-or-Treat and this scary little thing came to visit:

Uncle Mike did her make-up just like he did for Katie a few years ago.  I think Hannah has wanted to be a witch ever since she saw a picture of Katie as a witch.  I looked high and low for that picture of Katie to add to this post, but I cannot find it. 

Tomorrow is an 8:30 a.m. soccer game, I guess that means I need to go catch some zzzzz's. 

A Day in the Life of a 1st Grader

Way back in September at "Back-to-School Night" H's teacher said that if any parent would like to spend a day in the classroom with their child they were more than welcome to do so.  Little did I know that, not only was H listening, but that WEEKS later H would be asking me when I was going to spend the day at school with her.  I had completely forgotten that her teacher had mentioned that little tidbit and H reminded me and insisted I spend the day with her.  Realizing that life goes by way too fast and that much sooner, than I care to admit, she will probably not want to spend a whole lot of time with me; I quickly emailed her teacher and we came up with a date that was suitable for both of our crammed schedules.

The day did not start off well.  I woke up with a splitting headache and was popping Excedrin Migraine BEFORE 6:30 a.m.  This is not the way one wants to begin their day when faced with the task of hanging out with a classroom full of first graders for the day.  Luckily my headache bid farewell by the time we began our day.

The day began in the gym with all Kindergarten, first and second grade students.  Whew . . . they are loud.

Then we headed to her room and the day of academics commenced.  The day was hopping.  There was not a moment of down time.  Before I knew it we were ready to embark upon recess # 1 of 3.  Let me tell you . . . I was a bit frightened at this event.  The inmates were most definitely running the asylum.  I mean to tell you . . . it was nothing like anything I have ever experienced in my life.  I fielded all kinds of questions from the kids.  They were hilarious.  Then we went back inside for more studies.  Soon, it was lunchtime.  I am not sure I have ever had to inhale my lunch in such a record short amount of time.  If I had that lunch schedule everyday I can assure you I'd be about 20 pounds lighter . . . hmmmm . . . maybe I should visit school more often.  Then after lunch it was another visit to the insane asylum known as recess.  Then we headed back indoors for more learning.  Then back out for recess #3 and then before I knew it, it was 2:15 and time for H and I to head to her eye doctor appointment. 

I truly had no idea as to what to expect before I went to school with H.  But, once I got there I absolutely loved it.  I never dreamed I'd have so much fun with H at school.  I absolutely loved seeing how she spends her days and I gained a greater appreciation for not only her teacher, but the entire school staff.  And the kids . . . I had so much fun getting to know H's friends.  I found out her 2 best buds celebrate their birthday the day before mine :)  That just cracked those girls up.  I told them I was just a little older than they are and they said, "Yeah, we know."  Well, thanks girls!  I loved being able to help H's teacher and help the children with their schoolwork throughout the day.  It was so sweet to hear the kids ask if I was coming back.  I would go back a lot more if my schedule permitted.  I was asked by H's teacher to help out at a party next Friday and I do believe I will be there.  I want to enjoy every moment of the kid's lives.  This was a day I will not soon forget!

Following my day at school and H's eye doctor appointment I ran to K's school to pick her up and to pick up the subs she sold for her band camp.  Then "Meals on Wheels" was off and running for the evening.  THANK YOU to everybody who bought a sub and/or sandwich from K.  She sold 30 sandwiches/subs and raised $150 to put toward her band trip this Spring.  I will be attending her next band meeting to get some clarification on her band trip.  There are some issues I am unsure about so I may as well attend a meeting and hear the info first hand.

Also, THANK YOU mom and Angie for saving the "Box Tops for Education" for Miss Hannah.  She had 470 box tops!  That means she gets $4.70 to spend at the school store, "The LIttle Tepee".  I will let you know if her class wins the pizza party!

I am off now to pick up 500 Q-tips that the Hannanator knocked on the bathroom floor.  She picked them off the floor, but now they are all over a shelf in the bathroom closet.  Kids! 

Box Tops

I can hardly believe it's already time to once again turn in the Box Tops for Education.  We were busy taping all 300, yes 300, box tops on the sheets the other night.  If you have been busy saving those box tops along with us, we will need them before October 23 so we can turn them into the school.  She is hoping her class wins the pizza party this year for the most box tops :)  Plus for each completed sheet she turns in she gets 10 cents to spend at the "Little Teepee", the school store.  She's up to $3.00 already and she's thrilled.  Thank you to alll of you who have been saving those valuable box tops for Miss Hannah.

And it all began in the cleaning aisle.

The girls and I went to Wal-Mart today and if you need to be entertained while grocery shopping take along a 6 year old.  I turned around to see H singing "Baby Come Back" to a feather duster.  Hey at least the marketing geniuses at Swiffer are reaching somebody!

And the award goes to . . .

Tonight at dinner we were honored to hear that, according to H, the 3 top students in her class are:  well of course her and . . . . oh come on you can guess them . . . think!  think!  That's right Dylan and Delaney.  Like we didn't see this one coming.

Fun Words with Hannah

zucchini:  very brief, close-fitting two-piece bathing suit worn by women

While shopping with her buddy Maggie last week she stated, "I cannot get that one, it's a zucchini."  (Sorry, I don't feel the need to have a 6 year old in a bikini, call me old fashioned, her tankini is just fine).

gutter:  the large bag like milk-producing gland of cows

I purchased the girls orange creamsicle milk and H's observation was as follows, "So there is orange, strawberry, chocolate and white milk.  Does it all come from the same gutter?"

After the egg hunt at church Hannah received a squishy ball that looked like a bunny.  She called it a stress ball.  On the way home she says to Katie, "Tell me something that will make me mad.  I want to use my stress ball!"

There is just never a dull minute folks . . .