Twilight and other nonsense.

OK kids. I really am at a loss about this book. I just finished it and watched the movie. I guess if I was a young girl....I would LOVE all of this...it's basically a romance novel. (Movie) Edward Cullen is the Jake Ryan of my time. (Jake Ryan was a gorgeous polite respectful boy who drove a porsche and wore loafers...it was the 80's what can you do?) But he ruined it for ALL the boys in my generation I think. (Boys just aren't like that.) And Ed is going to be the Jake for all of you. But I HOPE you are all intelligent enough to not let all your power go into whether a boy likes you or not.....LOVE YOURSELF. You are, and will always be, your only TRUE BEST FRIEND and don't ever think that someone can fill that role for you. As long as you focus on all that is good within you (and trust me, you have TONS of good things) then you will be happy. The nerdiest, weirdest kids in school ended up being AMAZING PEOPLE when they grew up. No matter who you are and what you look like, you can be amazing too! Look at Jim Carrey - do you think he made life easy for his teachers? YIKES!

Now, as far as the movie and book goes, I am so glad you read it...remember when I used to say we are doing push ups for the mind? Well, even though there are only a few challenging words - it is a big big book and you've gained a lot in the fluency department for sure! Did anyone use their strategies while reading this? Just curious. The movie was fun and Edward was even dreamier than in my imagination and it was really creative and fun. It was suprisingly a lot like the book! Well done. I have started New Moon...not sure I will finish...we'll see.

Night!

Oh I think I figured it out.

I think you need to CLICK ON THE WORD COMMENTS. See if that helps.
BODHI IS SOOOO big now and is a PAIN IN THE TUKKAS! Eating garbage and drinking from the toilet....EEEWWW!! And he just licked my FACE!! AAAHHH!!! Who want's a cow sized puppy?!?!? TAKERS???
M.W.

PROBLEMS?

I've gotten several emails from some of you stating that you are unable to post to this blog....I know Domi and Carmen can do this. I wonder if you need to join BLOGGER to have this permission?
Give that a try, IF your parents allow it.
LOTS GOING ON!
Dells tomorrow...I am bringing TWILIGHT and hopefully I can finish while the boys slip around. (I'm on 282 folks....I can't hear you clapping???) NEW MOON is waiting patiently for me to finish. Eddie (we're on a first name basis now) just gave Bel the smoocheroo! I wonder if it was like smooching a popcicle! (Refreshing!) I'm wondering what to read aloud to the next group of kiddos I will be so grateful to teach next year...any suggestions?
I heard Susan and Amanda are reading Harry Potter - should I? I still haven't - I guess I'm waiting for Triz. If I do, and the kids haven't read it yet, they are sure to get hooked no? Alright, sorry to blather on. Hugs to you all and hope you are safe and HAPPY!
Tally Ho!
Mrs. W

Fourth of July and other tid bits...

Well, things were pretty low key this weekend. Tristan and I went to my parents house in the Chicagoland area for a mini-reunion with HS friends and a swim or two. My parents are trying to sell their house and we had to clean it really good on Sunday morning because people were coming to see it. Ugh! If the weather cooperates, I think my little family will finally do something fun together and go to the dells for a day! Woo hoo! Time to start some sit ups! I'm about half-way through Twilight and I still really enjoy it. Edward just drove Bella home from Port Charles where she was almost attacked by some hoodlems. I hope you kids (GIRLS) learn a lesson from that. You KNOW there isn't an EDWARD CULLEN who will come save you if you are making a bad choice and wandering the streets alone. BE SAFE.

Ok kiddos, off to do some chores around the house. One more assignment....WEAR SUNSCREEN! My aunt just found out she has cancer in her skin and she was always very careful in the sun....just make sure you always have it...or a hat....wrinkles stink too!
Hugs,
Mrs. W