Cole's Thanksgiving Journal Entry

 

Given that today was yet another snow day for the Williamson County School System, I was blessed with the gift of unscheduled down-time with the kids.  After a 2-game domination of Rummikub (Mom vs. Cole), I stole a moment to read some recent journal entries in Cole's 4th grade composition book.

His writing made me smile and I quickly found my favorite poem: The Senses of Football.

 

Football is orange.

It tastes like dirt.

It sounds like crowds screaming.

It smells like sweat.

It looks tough.

It makes me feel hard core.

I kept reading the entries and soon came to one he wrote in November.  It made my day because a 9 1/2 year old boy doesn't always say what he thinks.  At least not out-loud.

I have tons of things I am thankful for.  I am thankful for my brother Cooper that is always having fun.  He begs me to play Wii with him even though he is four.  I am also thankful for him telling me jokes like "Why did the apple turn over?"  I have never heard that one before.  He is also the best brother ever.  That's why I am thankful for him.

I am also thankful for my little sister Ivy Mae for being so cute.  I get compliments from people, mostly from Tori Egli.  I am also thankful for her letting me read fairy tales to her at night.  She can be annoying but she can be friendly.  That's why I'm thankful for her.

I am also thankful for my stepdad for helping me make the right decisions and being able to help me through tough times.  I am thankful that he can watch football with me.  I am also thankful for him passing the football and riding bikes with Cooper and me.  I am also thankful for him for going to work and earning money for my new house.  That's why I am thankful for my stepdad.

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And for this, I am thankful!

Love,
Cat