This pic was taken Thursday night before we were leaving early Friday morning. Elena read to Lee until past her bedtime. She's very diligent! The next morning she got ready for school and said, "Mommy, can I pleeeeeeease read to Lee for a few minutes before school?" When Gretta said okay, she hopped up onto the sofa beside him and said, "Now, Lee, you're going to hear some stories you've never heard before . . . " and went right into her stories. Mind you, she can read lots of words, but she was totally making these stories up as she went. They were excellent, too! I know Lee misses the stories and he'll be as eager as she is to pick up where they left off when we see them next. I had to post this pic tonight because it reminds me of me. I'm so sleepy from having to take antihistamines to fight off the allergies that make me cough. As long as I take antihistamines, I don't cough, but if I let them run out of my system I start to hack. Ugh. It's that time of year; I'm lucky to have made it this far into the fall without problems. Lucky I can get plenty of sleep since I don't have any trains to catch!
I thank God for the precious memories to treasure and for so many blessings on this trip. It's been a wonderful time, but we'll be happy to be home soon! In the mean time we're enjoying every moment.
Lucky Lee! I would love to hear her stories! She is such a character; wish I could have her come see us for about a week, fish with Uncle Phil etc. like her mommy did! I just know she would be lots of fun and never a dull moment, right?! Take care of yourself and don't let those allergies get you down! Love you! Ruthie
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! Never a dull moment with Elena! She's a go, go, go kid and you'd love it as would she and even Uncle Phil! Let's get you past the shingles first! Her stories are absolutely amazing. I think she is a writer in the making. I've never known a kid who so ambitiously writes and tells stories non-stop! She's a real treat! Love you, too; pamper yourself as much as possible to ease your pain from the shingles!
ReplyDeleteI should bring her down someday! :-) That would be soooooo fun! Jilly
ReplyDeleteBy all means, Jilly! Plan to go for a weekend or more than just one day. She'll barely get started on her stories in just one day! It'll be a treat for everyone! Love you! Mom
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