SMILE On!

Miss Lori

“As a mom February is the month that I have to sign up for camps for my children. Are you thinking about Summer yet? What camps have you or do you hope to participate in?”

Abi age 10~
My family and I always have a special Valentines dinner together.  We exchange small gifts and celebrate our family.  It is actually one of my favorite holidays and I can’t wait!

Tess age 9~
I hand make Valentines, and I put hershey’s kiss on the cards for the people I love the most. I like to do community service—this year for Chicago Canine Rescue, and in Girl Scouts we sing for senior citizens.

Arianna age 10~
Yes! Last year I found out about a camp Rock that I could go to but it was to late to register for it. This year, my mother is signing me up because this camp looks awesome! Just like the movie, there will be singing, dancing and music every day and I cannot wait to go!

Elita age 9~
I give extra hugs and kisses on valentines day!

Kyra age 11~
I send everyone in my extended family Valentines, usually handmade. This year we are making heart-clovers and picture cards. Last year we made candy cell phones! I love Valentines Day. It is one of my favorite times of year!

Ava age 11~
Valentine’s Day is fun. I like to make a special card for those I care the most for. And of course the treats are fun to make and give (and eat) too!

Anaiya age 7~
I like going to Summer camp because at camp, I get to meet new people , do fun activities and go camping outside. Last year at camp, I got to go horse back riding and it was the best!

Jaedyn age~6

A music camp is what I really want to go to. And also one kind like Skyler’s, (big brother), camp for directing. I want to become a professional director. I also know that I get to go back to Museum camp which will be better since this year I will be with the 7 year olds. I didn’t like the 6year old counselors. They always assumed you were going to behave badly.

This has brought some questionable fads.  I’ve seen quite a few girls in school, the mall, and at the movies wearing Uggs with shorts–thank goodness there is not a guy equivalent to that.   Why do Uggs make girls think they can combine two seasons of clothes into one outfit?

For guys, it’s tough enough trying to talk to a girl and get noticed.  Should we start wearing winter coats and flip-flops or winter boots and a tank top to fit in?

In our minds, we’re thinking is it warm or cold out?  Make up your mind and choose your outfit that way.  Maybe turn on the news or your computer before leaving for school and check the weather.  That way, you’ll know if you should wear a summer or winter outfit.  If it’s warm wear your shorts with flip-flops and if its cold wear your Uggs and jeans. Quit mixing seasons because you’re throwing guys off and we need all the help we can get.

Isn’t the point of wearing Uggs to keep you warm?  So if you’re wearing shorts, keeping warm is clearly not your main priority.  And ladies, us guys are pretty literal thinkers.  We are already scared enough to come and talk to you.  Then you throw us for a loop by dressing for summer and wearing shoes for snow.  Maybe that’s why boys go up to girls and jumble their words or don’t even go and talk to them.  What are we supposed to say “Wow it’s really cold today..I mean warm…Cold!…Warm!?!”  Ugh, please help us out!

I wanted to figure out if other boys even like Uggs, so I decided to ask a few and here’s what I heard—

“Uggs put the ug in ugly!”— Pat

“They aren’t so bad.”— Joe

“They are over priced, and they just kill a lot of animals. I think they are kind of dumb.”— Mike

“I think they are over worn.”— Daniel

“I don’t know why girls wear them.”— Mark