Emma hates writing so I am trying to get more creative with our writing assignments to show her how much fun writing can actually be. This week her assignment has been to create her own creature/monster, make him out of clay, paint his picture, name him, describe him using many adjectives, and then to write about him--where he lives, what he eats, what he looks like, etc...
Emma loves monsters, so she seems to be enjoying this writing assignment better than most.
Caramel apples are a great way to make all things less painful anyway.
The girls have been busy for over a week preparing for their daddy's birthday. Hannah made him over 20 cards (some contained pictures, some letters, some numbers--some even contained her spelling words). Nora also worked hard on the cards (about 10-12) drawing pictures of Dad with static hair and 'scrolls' filled with her own little words. Emma made one special card expressing her love in her own words.
They counted down the days in anticipation, and the night before kept asking Daddy if 'he was just so excited that he couldn't stand it', and shouting that they were too happy to sleep. 
It was wonderful to watch and to see them so excited to celebrate the most important man in their lives. 
Happy Birthday Baby from all your girls--we adore you.
