Gayle--I bought all the Little House books for Dana when she was still a baby! Those were my FAVORITE when I was growing up. She learned how to read when she was 3 1/2 and hasn't put a book down since. She's funny, though. I remember in 2nd grade, she was to read a minimum of 20 minutes per day and she had to record things like the book title, type of book (fiction, etc) and the number of pages she read. She hated recording it so much that she would read her designated book for only 20 minutes, record what she had to, and then find a different book and read for over 2 hours! Anyway, she never did appreciate the Little House books......sad, huh?

Thanks for the info Allison & Cheryl! I remember reading the Little house books as a child and I loved them. I will get her the first to the series and see if she takes an interest. She is reading Harry Potter right now, only reading a page or two at a time. Her dad said it was way beyond her but she sat down and proceeded to pronounce every word correctly and was able to tell him what she just read and understood. You should of seen the look on his face. LOL!
Funny story about Dana Allison! I hope she continues to have a love of reading.

Go to the chat room NOW!

(Bossy, ain't I?)

Type 4myself so I can hear the little bell telling me you're on there!

I'll stay logged in 'till around 3:30 to see if anyone shows up.

Allison--

Thanks for chatting with me!!!!!!!!!

Next time we'll rope some of the others in!

Happy Anniversary, Cheryl and Stewart! I can't believe it's been 2 years!

Cheryl-Sorry I couldn't join your chat, I don't even checkin until after work or before work. Your blog is great!

Linda-First off, we would like to know all about you. Go on over to the bio thread and add one so we will know more of your interests.

Gayle-It's been 84 here. I'm sure Vogue is having about the same weather as me also.

I just gotta brag! Liz celebrated her 22nd today and also found out that YES! She did get a job she had applied for and had to take a physical for. It was confirmed today, she will be working at one of our medical centers in medical records ~ She will start mid- December. I'm so happy for her!

Shelley, I don't even want to hear about your 80's weather when it is the teens here! Want me to pack you up some snow? Hows the shopping going?

Dee, where ya be?

Cheryl, SHOOT! I missed chat! Let's try again another day! Maybe a weekend so Shelley can join in?

BTW: I'm feeling reeeaaalllyyyy OLD today knowing I have a 22 year old daughter! Pass the Geritol and the cane, I need a stiff drink! LOL!

gayle--cheryl and I had a nice chat. sorry you missed it!!! I think she said she's going to do a new poll with the times of the day that are best for everyone.

Gayle, yes, get her the Little House books! When I was younger Mom and I read them together, we would sit side by side on the couch and she read the pages on the left side of the book and I read the right side. I still love to read and read 3 to 4 books a week!! No wonder I have no time!

Cheryl, Happy Anniversary!

Very happy to report, most of the construction is done on my house and all the tools and mess should be gone this weekend!!! I am so thrilled! I can finally finish unpacking and live like a normal person. We as normal as I can be! Hope to "visit" with Shelly more on the exercise thread as my handyman won't be here round the clock anymore! (I wouldn't exercise in front of him!)

Cheryl (and everyone else) ~ Thank you so much for thinking of Travis and especially for wanting to send him Christmas cards, but he has asked me not to give out his address. He was really overwhelmed with cards, letters and packages during his last deployment (which says so much about our friends and community!), but he felt badly because he didn't have time to reply to everyone who sent things. He thought it would be better this time to ask people who want to send things to just send prayers...those he can always use!

I never even noticed that this board had a chat room! We'll have to set a time to chat when everyone can be there....sounds like fun!

Gayle ~ Happy birthday and congratulations to Liz on her new job...what a great birthday present!

harpy ~ A lot of us here are having motivation issues lately. I've let myself gain back 5 pounds in the past couple of months...not good! I've had three good days in a row though, so I think I'm back on track again! You just have to make up your mind that you ARE going to do this!

Gayle-Happy Belated Birthday to Liz and congratulations to her also!

I'm going over to start the December exercise thread. I hope some people join me this month!!

Suzy--I've gained back 3 or 4 pounds, too (not moving my ticker, though--they ARE NOT permanent!!). And you're right--we are going to do this!

Shelley--I'm going to do my best to get over to the exercise thread--of course, it still depends on DD (who now has a huge decision: coupe or sedan?). Today is her last driving lesson......

Lynn--so happy to hear the construction is over. I've lived through far too many construction phases...it's hard.

Cheryl congratulations on your 2nd year anniversary. The time passes by so quickly. I am glad that you are happier now.

I am off to visit my God Parents. It is a 7 hour drive. That is where Larry surprised me with a night at the spa a few years ago. We will be going to the mineral spa for the day. We have tickets to a wonderful christmas play that the bible collage puts on. I have never seen better a better play that the one they put on a few years ago. I hope that this one will be just as good. Larry is just getting back from Florida. He left saturday so it has been a long week. That was the trip I was hoping on going so I could see you Shelley. I am sure that he will be pooped as he was up at 4:00 this morning and has just arrived at the airport a few minutes ago. He has to unpack and repack all in the same day. It isn't balmy here like where he camed from.

Have a good weekend. I will be back late monday night.

I am heading out to a very fancy party. It is a last minute thing. My friend and her husband have tickets and he is unable to go. She called me, and offered me his ticket. I jumped in the shower and now have on a black velvet dress and ready to go!! I am really looking forward to it. Should be a great night!

Allison ~ You are so right...those extra pounds are NOT permanent!

Dee ~ Have a great time with your Godparents! Safe travels to you!

Debbi ~ Enjoy the party tonight!