Today is my wonderful Mother-in-Law’s birthday. This is the part where I reveal yet another flaw…I stink at putting cards in the mail. Seriously stink at it. I always forget, often times even buying, signing and addressing the card then forgetting to actually mail it. It is a design flaw in my character, I’m sure.
How’s that for deferring blame, huh?
What I lack in planning and forward thinking, though, I try to make up for in creativity…and a well timed phone call. The kids are speaking with their Bebe right now. I told them to sing to her…that’s better than a card, right? I also combined our handwriting and grammar lesson today with a little birthday surprise for Bebe. So, without further ado, I give you Sloan’s journal entry:
“I Love my Bebe because, she is very beuteful.” She lives in areKensaew, and she has 6 grandchildren. Cade is the oldest one. Cade has two brothers, Eli and Sam. I like when Bebe does creepee crolee. Bebe is a wonderful grama. When I see Bebe I am happy, so I run up to her.
His instructions were to write 7-8 sentences, with at least one of them a compound sentence. He started learning dialogue yesterday and I adore his random use of quotations. It just makes me smile.
Tia and Landon were interviewed separately on what they love about Bebe. Landon’s answers are so random I had to scratch my head. But I wrote exactly what he said.
I love it when Bebe:
Tia: “Goes somewhere with me.”
Landon: “Goes to da store and buys tennis shoes for me.”
I like to go:
Tia: “To the store and buy new shoes and clothes with Bebe.”
Landon: “To California with Bebe.” No – they have never been to California together…
Bebe makes me laugh when she:
Tia: “Talks funny wif her accent.”
Landon: “When she plays Crazy 8’s.”
My favorite time with Bebe is:
Tia: “Going out somewhere and going on a date together.”
Landon: “When we can go to Chuck E Cheese.”
When I see Bebe I like to:
Tia: “Run up to her and kiss her.”
Landon: “Go eat cotton candy.”
I think Bebe is:
Tia: “A great Grandma. And beautiful.”
Landon: “Pwetty and nice.”
I wish I could:
Tia: “Do stuff with Bebe.”
Landon: “Go on da boat wif Bebe.”
Bebe always likes:
Tia: “To make dinner for us and I like that.”
Landon: “Go to da store.” Both of these answers made me laugh out loud. Bebe knows why…
I always think of Bebe when I see:
Tia: “Her. Whenever she goes somewhere I ask to go with her.”
Landon: “A ghost.” HA!
Happy Birthday, Bebe. We love you and are always blessed by you.
What a wonderful birthday present. The only thing that could possibly be any better would be to have you here in person. Sloan, I loved the “Happy Birthday” song, the visit with you on the phone, and the great birthday letter. You are so precious to me. Tia and Landon, I enjoyed visiting with both of you on the phone, for the birthday wishes, the “I love you”s”, and the great birthday letters. You have made my day so special, Thanks Kelli for being so faithful to have the kids call, and for your calls and visits. Lee even took time out of his busy meetings and called. Thanks to all of youl I love you!
P.S. This was much better than a card!
Phew…I’m glad because I didn’t even BUY one this time around. 🙂
I may have that same design flaw. It’s so bad, I bought a get well card for someone. I still haveit. He didn’t get well and he died. 🙁 now ihave a sympathy card sitting here. Siiiiiigh
I did call today though.
Oh dear. Somehow I think “It’s the thought that counts” doesn’t apply here…
Glad I’m not the only one. 🙂