It’s a new school year for Gloria, and she has spent most weekends with a child. Her adventures on weekends have been delightful. Reading her journal to children is always exciting.
Back in the beginning of Gloria in the Aqua Room, she lived in a picnic basket on top of the classroom cabinets, only coming out to visit occasionally. The day I forgot to put her back into her basket was the best day. Children played with her. I learned. Since then, she is always out in the classroom. Sleepovers didn’t happen until a boy asked if she could come to his house.
His mom sent me this photo
“Colin…I don’t know. She’s never been on a sleepover.”
“Don’t worry. I have a nightlight. She won’t be scared.”
Since that first sleepover, she has been mountain climbing, trick-or-treating, at the Super Bowl parade in Boston, high school graduations, play performances, the ocean….and just hanging out. I thought you might enjoy some of her journal entries this year.
But first, she has classroom adventures, too. We are learning about Asia this month. A child wearing a tiger costume helped Gloria find little airplanes and ‘fly’ to Asia. Precious.
Gloria’s journal often has lengthy entries.
The photos are always the most popular.
She was a unicorn for Halloween and joined the family for dinner. Dad helped feed Gloria. Speaking of Dads, she loved being carried in a backpack… on the way to a helicopter ride’.
Gloria went to a school play! Mom told me that she heard shouts of “Gloria.” People in the audience remembered her and greeted her.
A very happy Thanksgiving! Who knew Gloria could play chess? Who knew stuffing was Gloria’s favorite? I don’t think she was scared riding in the jeep.
She had a wonderful Christmas week at a child’s house, too. At last I had the opportunity to bring Gloria home. She wanted to look at all the pictures and entries in the journal. It was fun for both of us.
Jennie
Making a robot (stay tuned!)
