Donna's world

Erik has been in training since Thursday, which also is the last day we chatted. I imagine deployment to be this way; intuition telling me all is fine but wondering what he's doing. Today, Donna wondered, "Did my Dad run away?" She has been saying strange things like this, which I am convinced is only going to continue and get a bit more creative as we truck along through the year. I can't wait to hear what she comes up with, it adds entertainment to some stressful moments! My daughter is hilarious. I am continually finding little marks she's left in her wake. A prime example of Donna:

G'night Allen

When I discovered this I knew it was Donna, what must go through her mind? One of her other quirks is collecting. The girl loves her bags. Whether it is a purse or a duffle, a tin for magnets or a pencil case, it is filled with things. I don't mean make-up, barrettes, snacks... you know the things a true lady needs to make it through a tough day in Georgia. Nope. The remote control, a band-aid, spool of thread, a fork, business cards pinched from her Dad's stash, and of course some sort of lip stuff. I had to tell my family while we were in Michigan, check her bags before she left their house to be sure they didn't miss anything of value. Good thing people listen to me, the girl has some sticky fingers.

Perhaps it is just her magnetism. Since she was a young babe she has always attracted other little ones. It is interesting to watch since, you see, she is a girl of few words and many passions. Children her age enjoy her for her versatility. If they are in the mood for a marathon coloring session she's your gal. Every now and then one may need to have a little light saber fight. Well, she's been in training as a Padawan since she was about 10 months and at this stage of her training is quite an opponent. I guess when it comes down to it, Donna just simply attracts things. Whether it is of her own doing (the stuffed bags of things) or because she is content to just go along for the ride we will have to watch this girl. After all glaciers are quiet but a true force to be reckoned with.