The Grogan Quartet: Big Sis and the Trips: June 2010

Sunday, June 20, 2010

R.I.P. Missy

Missy, our dwarf hamster, passed away last night. She had a long life with us, over two years, and she will be missed.
Missy, I want to thank you for coming into our lives. The greatest gift that you gave Eva was the gift of Compassion. While you were not the cuddly hamster she wanted and often nipped us (but that might have been because Eva dropped you a few too many times in the beginning - sorry!), Eva was still excited to see you each morning. She couldn't wait to feed you and give you treats. She loved taking your picture and laughed at your antics. You taught her to love and care for someone/something, even if it doesn't seem that they deserve it; that every one/every thing, deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. And for that, I thank you. May you be running through fields of clover with the sun shining on you.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

The Frog Man

I took the triplets to see the Frog Man at the library today. What a great show! (Click here for the link to his web site.) He brought turtles, frogs, toads, crayfish, and other buddies and talked about them and let the kids touch the frogs, toads, and crayfish. Joey thought it was super cool while Ella and Eddie weren't too sure about it. I picked up a crayfish and showed them - Joey was the only one to touch it. Eddie didn't like the front claws trying to pinch him. And Ella, well, she just ran away, lol.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Ella's first ballet recital

Today was Ella's first ballet recital. Where has the time gone? She was sooo cute and did a fairly good job. We're so proud of her. Here's some photos of her in her costume:

TRIPLETS

"SO MANY GOOD THINGS COME IN THREES, LIKE MUSKETEERS AND ABC'S. BUT TRIPLETS ARE THE BEST OF ALL FROM LITTLE ONES TO THOSE QUITE TALL. AND FROM THE TIME SUCH LIFE BEGINS, IT'S EXTRA LAUGHTER, TRIPLE GRINS. WITH JOYS AND MISCHIEFS MULTIPLIED AND TWO DEFENDERS BY EACH SIDE. SO MUCH ALIKE, FOREVER LINKED, AND YET THEY'RE ALSO QUITE DISTINCT. THEY SHARE A BIRTHDAY AND A NAME, BUT MOODS AND TEMPERS AREN'T THE SAME. FROM DAYS OF YOUTH TILL LIFE IS DONE, IT'S ONE FOR ALL AND ALL FOR ONE. GOD MADE US NOVEL AND PRECISE, BUT SPECIAL FOLKS~~~HE MADE THEM THRICE!!!

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN"T LOOKING

(Written by a former child) A message every adult should read, because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life. When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be. When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I needed to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up. When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking."