How many spelling words can you use in a story about a dolphin?

Flipper the dolphin was in school. She was learning the alphabet for the first time. But her mind wasn't on that. It was on Macy. She was a big bully and she was as tough as an elephant. She promised Flipper that she would squeeze her like a marshmallow. The bell rang. School was out. Flipper swam as fast as she could. Bam! Too Late. Macy and her bud's were waiting at the door. "Come Flipper dipper," said Macy, "We got business." Flipper knew for sure she was dead meat. Suddenly a fishhook landed next to Macy. "Ahhh", screamed everyone. Macy and her buds took off. Flipper splashed once and headed home for some sugar shrimp and some television. The End.----written by A (10 words)

Once upon a time there lived a dolphin. The dolphin was swimming. A school of trout dashed by. The dolphin saw something gray way out there. The dolphin swam closer. The gray thing was swimming closer and closer until it was so close the dolphin saw that it was a shark. The dolphin sway away as fast as it could. She was out of breath. The dolphin said to itself, "I'm sure I lost it." The next day the dolphin forgot all about the shark. The dolphin was eating clams as white as a marshmallow and sea weed as sweet as sugar. A whale swam over: it was as big as an elephant. The dolphin was splashed by the waves. The dolphin was swimming along and the shark sneaked up behind the dolphin. The shark said, "over here!" The dolphin turned around and the shark killed her. The End ----written by a boy, E (6 words)

When are you grouchy?

Here is a story about me being grouchy. We were riding in the car when I asked my mom if I could have a dog. She said, "wait." For weeks I kept asking and then I asked again. We had a little talk about bugging people and she said, "no to getting a dog right now." I was mad and grouchy. I walked slowly and talked quietly. Soon my mom said, "go to your room." I left and played nintendo. After a while I cooled off. I said to myself, "that is so silly to be grouchy!" I got up and left my room. ---written by A

One day I went to my friends house for a sleepover. We ate pizza and drank root beer. We swam in his pool. After swimming we came inside and watched batman and played video games. We also played on the computer. We also stayed up all night long. When it was morning we were all lazy, tired, and grouchy. -----written by E

When do I get grouchy? My grouchiness revolves around sleep. I get grouchy when I am awakened earlier than I want. Having a good nap interrupted can make me grouchy. The worst is when I don't get enough sleep the night before. It is during those times that the smallest, most insignificant things can set me off, such as: toilets not being flushed, cupboard doors being left open and having to repeat myself over again. Unfortunately it is my wonderful children who suffer since they are with me most of the time. (they don't seem so wonderful when I'm grouchy though) I realize this is a problem I have and has nothing to do with my children. Through the years I've trained my body to stay up late at night and sleep in. I've even been able to train my children to do the same. Not really something to brag about. I've realized that it is a bad habit and nothing good comes of it. I would accomplish so much more if I woke before the children in the morning. Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise and not grouchy. I want to be that healthy, wealthy and wise person. I look forward to any ideas or suggestions of how I can make myself a morning person and keep the grouchiness away.

Happy Birthday Dad!

This week we celebrated Justin's birthday. He is such a wonderful husband that I wish his birthday was just as wonderful. Instead of being spoiled with breakfast in bed, he had to awake at 6:00 a.m. for a church meeting and spent the rest of the day feeling sick. It was the most uneventful birthday for him in our thirteen years of being married. I wish it had been better.
I certainly am glad for the woman who gave birth to him. Taught him to put God first. Thankful for her and my parents who allowed me to marry him. He makes life so fun. I tend to get too serious and I love how he can make me laugh at life and myself. He is the best father a kid could want, but an even better husband. I love him so much and hope he has a lot more birthdays better than this one.

Here are some comments from A and E.

My Dad is the best. Do you want to know why? It's because he plays with me. He bikes with me. He helps me and he cares for me. He loves me. Now you can see why he is the best and why I love him. One Christmas he made stilts for us. The next Christmas he gave us Nintendo DS's. For me and my sister's birthday we got a trampoline. Now we live in a home that is two stories high and has a pool in the back yard. He takes good care of us, he works as a dentist. My dad is the funniest person and I love him. ----written by E

My dad is the best!!!!. He plays computer games with me, cards, and board games. He also just plays with me. He also cares for me, he helps me with my work, teaches me, and many other things. He has black hair. (I like black hair, by the way) He has blue eyes. His favorite color is blue. He likes cows and hates ducks. (Give him ducks for Christmas and his birthday) And he likes to hang out with us. I love my Dad.---Bye---written by A

Should I?

Hi, again. It's me, A. Do you want to know what I want? Good.
Well I want a Dog! Yes, a dog. I have waited and waited. I cleaned
up all of Cali's Doo Doo for a week. She is my grandma's dog. I will
clean up my dog's doo doo as well. I even will love it, care for it, and
play with it. I will pay for the brush, dog bowls, and toys, and the leash.
Maybe, I'll even help pay for dog food. I've been wanting a dog forever.
My dad got permission to get an I-phone, so I want permission to get a
dog. Please tell me if you think I should be able to get one. Please say yes.

Baby Dreams?

Last night I awoke to hear Oriah laughing in her sleep. I didn't think it was possible for a 2 month old. I would have thought that I was dreaming but when Justin got up; he mentioned that her laughing woke him. My question is: was she talking to the angels in heaven or was she having a great dream? Anybody else experience this? Is this an early sign that she'll talk in her sleep? Her laugh is beautiful and was a great thing to awaken to. We are so thankful to have her in our family.
written by mom of A,E,I,andO.

My Little Sister O

My little sister Oriah is only 2 months old and can only smile and eat. Nothing else. She is really cute and everyone loves her. She was born in July. At birth she weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces, now she weighs over 9 pounds. She has blue eyes. We hope they stay that way. I have had to wait for Isaac to grow up and I don't want to wait for her.
written by Ethan

The Unbearable Week

I (Isaac) had the worst week. Well, on Monday, he got a fire ant up his pant leg and it bit him 50 times in the same spot by his diaper. For you who don' know what it is like I will tell

you . First it starts to sting and then it gets bumpy and puss starts to come out. It also turns blue and purple and sometimes it leaves a scar. On Tuesday, he ate a whole package of gum and slept with it in his mouth, because my dad forgot to take it out of his mouth. He also caught a cold. On Wednesday, we cut his hair because of the gum. He also fell off the couch and got a fat lip. Thursday, he kept hitting his head on things and now, today, Friday, he burned his hand by touching the hot pan from the oven. Well now you know what his week was like. Make sure you don't have that kind of week.

written by A (Lexi)

Here is a poem I wrote about my little brother, I (Isaac)

I

My brother

My crazy monkey

Oh how I love him

funny boy.

So what did you think? Did you like it? Well I love my whole family.