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When I was babysitting the girls and the baby I called their mom and asked if they could play in their little toy car. We took the car to the park and they were driving around the park. I was on the swing with Kevin.

While we were at the park, Gloria drove off somewhere. So I had Danya go stop her since I can't run fast with the baby. Gloria did not stop because apparently she didn't hear Danya. She almost drove out into the street! I had to yell her name. She had the gas pedal floored and was going everywhere. She had closed her eyes! I'm just happy that she didn't get hit by a car. I would have been so worried about her going to the hospital.

Sometimes I miss being a little kid. Seeing how much fun they have, I just miss it. Being a teenager means you can't do things as you can being a little kid because people just think it's weird. You can't act like yourself any more. You can't do fun crazy things anymore like you did as a little kid because now people just think you're weird. But as a little kid, people would just think you were trying to be funny. Do you miss being a little kid? I surely do.

Babysitting

Right now I'm babysitting Danya and Gloria. They're having alot of their friends over. Instead of babysitting three kids, it feels like I'm babysitting a hundred!

We started playing house with me as the mom and Amber as the stepmom. Then me and Amber started getting a little bit annoyed when all the kids started running off. We had to chase them all around and then we had to make a threat that if they did it again we weren't playing any more. After that they all calmed down.

That day for about ten minutes I forgot I was babysitting the girls and ran off with Amber. We were sitting in her house and I remembered that I was supposed to be watching the girls. So I go outside to see what the girls were doing. They were fine, but then my sister told me that a big black dog was just in the house and a strange man had to come get the dog out! Thank goodness nothing happened to the girls and the baby! I would have been in so much trouble with Jessica!

My Babysitter, My Friend

(A note from Jessica to Shannon)

Shannon, you asked me to describe you, but that's hard to do. I like so many things about you, even though I often seem frustrated by little things. I like that you ask me deep questions about my faith that require me to really examine what I believe so that I can put it into words.

I like that you are willing to scrapbook with me even if I don't have much time. I appreciate having you to talk to while I'm doing chores around my house, especially when you hold my baby at the same time so that I can get those chores done. When you really laugh (not that fake machine gun chuckle you do to make Kevin laugh), your laughter makes it almost impossible for me to keep a straight face, it's contagious.

I love that you have taken an interest in my girls, because they so badly needed a friend when we moved here in September. I wish you and Gloria were closer because I know she would love to have the same great friendship that you instantly had with Danya.

Since I first met you it seems like you have become more reliable, more responsible, more mature, and you have earned my trust. Except for a few tiny mistakes, you have done really well taking care of Kevin and the girls. I can tell you are going to be a great mom some day! I hope that we stay friends for a very long time. You will always be welcome at our house, even after we move.
(P.S. - I hope you don't mind me posting this!)

Danya

Danya is 6 years old. She's smart and playful and nice. She is wonderful. She loves to tell stories, dance, and sing. She has her own blog. She has a bunch of stories. There's this one where she ends with a math thing, it's so cute. She has 100s of things to tell. She's great, if you ever see her you'll be happy.

Thanksgivings

My family came over to Jessica's house for thanksgiving. We had a big dinner. I'm so glad that I know this family. They are so great. I'm so glad that my baby sister met Gloria. If she did not I dont know what I'd do.

Cute

Sarah and I were playing dress up with Danya and Gloria. We had a lot of fun. We dressed up in a lot of things. One time Anna came over and dressed up. She dressed so cute!

Teddy Bear

Kevin's first Christmas! Kevin got his first gift from me. I gave him a teddy bear with a hat. He loves it. He had a great Christmas and so did I.

Friends

These two girls are Danya and Gloria, my two friends. I watch them (baby sitting). Danya is the oldest and she is the one standing up. She is very smart and creative. Gloria is very active and smart. They are both playful and nice. Danya said "Shannon is very sweet and I like that she is my friend." Gloria said "Shannon is wonderful."

This blog is about me!

My name is Shannon Caulkins. I'm 13 years old and I love to scrapbook! I also love cooking, watching kids, and playing outdoors. I'm a creative young girl, very smart (even though I do have some reading issues). I've got two sisters and a twin brother. My older sister is 14 and named Sarah. My younger sister is only my half sister. She's 4. Her name is Anna. My twin brother's name is Brandon. Yes, we do get in fights alot.

I started scrapbooking when I was 12 years old. I got into scrapbooking by this wonderful person named Jessica. She has 3 kids, 2 girls and 1 boy. The boy is a baby, 8 months old. The two girls are 5 and 6. They're all great.

My two favorite holidays are Christmas and Halloween. I like Christmas because it's a time to hang out with family and have presents. I like Halloween because of the candy and I can dress up however I want and no one can make fun of me.

This blog is about me!