Tuesday, July 08, 2003

Day II of Vacation Bible School:

Eric refuses to sing with the group. I give him an inspiring speech about how he's a leader in our group and how much I enjoy his funny antics when he sings. He half-heartedly joins in until I start tickling him.

Will doesn't want to say anything. He tends to stand at the side of the group and sulk. I ask him a question, and he says, "I don't know." I'm not quizzing him on difficult theories; these are things like, "Do you obey anyone?" Finally, at the end of the day, I start tickling him. He actually laughs.

Olivia knows everything about VBS. I think the fact that she's been to Ascension's VBS for the past five years might have something to do with that. She tends to get a bit uppity about her prior knowledge at times. But I have to admit, she's great to have around, especially since I know I can trust her with perilous things like paint.

Alisan is very quiet and very obedient. But sometimes a little devil sneaks into her body and she refuses to follow instructions. For example, we were sitting in a large "whale" during story time. We were supposed to be in a circle. She runs and hides behind me and then darts to the other end of the "whale." By this time, I have a headache.

Courtney's a doll. I want to have a child like this. She's cute, she's sweet, she's encouraging, and she does what she's told. I appreciate this. I'm just afraid I don't show it well. Maybe I should start tickling her?

~~~End of VBS ranting~~~

Lunch with Lea was cool. It was nice to talk to an adult, after talking to kids all morning. Food was good and relatively cheap. Fast service. Fun stuff.

~~~Warning: Rambling about future supermodels ahead~~~

Oh, and the most disappointing (yet happy!) news of the day: Elyse was booted off "America's Next Top Model" and will pursue a career as a doctor. However, my second favorite, Adrianne, is a winner! I'm just glad that the "All American" Shannon didn't win the contract, even though I liked her a lot better after Robin was kicked off the show. Robin was just an uptight bitch who brought EVERYONE down. Not cool at all. Anyway, Adrianne is beautiful, she's interesting, she's been through shit, she dropped out of high school, and she was in a dead-end job as a waitress. This modeling contract COMPLETELY changes her life, and I like stories like that. Good for her!