Torn

Not knowing whether or not
to be the bigger person.
I want to be with friends,
but the right thing
would be to stay behind.
I am torn between what to do.
Upset because I have no choice.
You're making me stay behind.
Entertain others.
Even though I'll be late...
Later I'm free to go.
To be with my friends.
Able to do what I want.
Thank You for understanding.
For letting me go.

Christmas

I love getting together with family you haven't seen in a while.
Catching up.
Eating lunch and sweets.

How even the parents join in on the fun.
Playing video games.
Sledding.
Exciting games...
Your own versions of charades.
Keeping a feather in the air.
Guessing what Christmas character you are.
Shooting Nerf guns.

Every year is different.

You become a little kid again.
Thrilled to open presents.
Be with your family.

Christmas

Christmas Shopping

Everybody is ready and excited for Christmas. I can't wait! but I haven't bought any presents. I want to find the perfect present that will make someone laugh and smile. I just don't have the time. Or the car. My brother is off at collage and Christmas is different. We use to all go shopping together. Now it's all different. I haven't bought any presents. Not one. :(

Kidnapping Morgan

Around Christmas time last year Ashley, Galen and I thought it would be fun to kidnap Morgan for Christmas.

This sounds strange and weird but it was fun. We made best friend bracelets for all four of us. The three of us planned to kidnap Morgan while she was sleeping late at night and bring her back to my house. We called Morgan's parents to let them know our plan so they weren't alarmed late at night. Invading her house around midnight we creeped upstairs into Morgan's room. She was sound asleep. We attacked her trying to cover her eyes and carry her down stairs. It was really sad/funny to hear her cry for help and not know what to do. She was still half asleep. Finally we got her out into the car but by then she knew who it was. Back at my house our basement was decorated with candles, lights and Christmas wreaths. We gave each other our presents and listened to Christmas music. It was really fun. :)

Snowmen

I love building snowmen! :)
I love how they're always different sizes and shapes.
Naming them is one of my favorite parts.
Yabeatya
Dotty
Scoggins
Ralph
Always unique in every way.
Using resources to add facial expressions.
Every snowman is it's own character.
Looking back at you,
With eyes bulging out, or shoved in super far.
Long, flat, or round noses.
Smile, frown, or surprise pasted on it's face.
Clothing
Or berry buttons
There are so many possibilities!

Isn't it weird how people hold things in...
How they're afraid of getting hurt.
Hurting someone else.
Are afraid of how someone will react. 
Why do we waist our time saying nothing?
Why not take a chance?
If you never speak up
Nothing will ever happen.
You'll sit there
Wondering
What you could have had...
What could have happened...
Before you know it
You've lost your chance.
Now thinking
What if...
You'll never know
If you don't say
What's on your mind.

I went to the Holidazzle Parade and the Macy display yesterday for the first time.  It was a lot of fun.  It helped put me in the christmas spirt. Sitting outside, seeing christmas lights.  I also watched christmas movies. I was glad I went.  It was exciting. :)

Mind of his own

Pacing back and fourth

Squawk

You walk up; put your finger to him

He jumps on

Whistles

Eyes getting bigger and smaller with each thing he says

Speaks in another language

Pretty Bird, he repeats over and over

Rubbing his beak on your finger

Walks up to your dinner and grabs a noodle

Holding it in his claw

Throwing half of it around

Clucking as he enjoys your dinner

Wings expanded

Tipping over in his water bowl

Unsteady

Beak cleaning each feather

Grooming himself

As the vacuum runs

Happy to be alive

Have attention

Be loved :)