School Holiday Party

Book exchange:

Candy cane ornaments:

Bouncy balls:

My 3 Dogs

Ellis Island Simulation

There was an Ellis Island Simulation at Emmie's school.  Eric and Mom volunteered as Immigration Officers; Eric's stern voice was instrumental in keeping order.  Mom had some very interesting answers when she asked the immigrants their height:
1.  I think I'm 47 lbs?
2.  Between 2' and 5' tall.
3.  60 feet tall.

Bomb Pops to celebrate their journey:

Emmieism's

A frustrated Eric and Mom were pleading with Emmie to finish her dinner, 
Mom:  Emmie, please eat.  There are starving children in this World.

Emmie:  Ok.  Why don't we just send them this?  (motioning to her plate)

Mom was out of town; leaving Eric in charge:

Eric:  You need to take a shower or bath this evening.

Emmie:  OK.  I choose bath.

Eric:  Do you know how to do that on your own?

Emmie:  Yeah, I do.  Don't tell Mom though.  When she does it for me, it's paradise.

Treats and Outdoor Play

Chalk in the middle of Winter?  Why not?

A town complete with bank, pool, tennis court, post office, chimney sweep (and chimneys to sweep) and town Christmas Tree!

Tree Time

Emmieism's

​On the way to school,

Emmie:  What is that?

Mom:  A chocolate and peanut butter protein shake.

Emmie (making gagging noises):  Why don't you just eat this Milky Way?  It's the same thing without the peanut butter.

Emmie begged for an early Christmas present.  Mom asked her to write and sign a contract stating that she would not continue to beg for more gifts if she were given one.  She wrote, "I promise to try to behave.  I will not ask for more gifts.  In return, I want a gift."  Signed, Emmie (in cursive)​