New years resolution!

So, I hope you guys all had a merry Christmas. But now I am talking about new years. Now everyone has bad habits or things you want to get rid of or do more. So, when you really set a goal it is called a New Years resolution.( most of you know that)
    Alright, my new years resolution is to read more. Also to be nicer to my brothers. And I want to get better at basketball. Plus I want to make more friends. And write more. Ok, so I guess it's more like resolutions. What I want you to do is right down your new years resolutions in the comments. Then you guys need to write it down several times and put in places you see everyday. When you see the note, think, and think hard.
    Happy New Year!!!

Monthly Pop!

Hey guys. I want to do a monthly "news cast" and it is called the monthly pop!

 So this month (November ) a lot has gone on in my life. Fourth grade musical, puppy sitting ( a lot), and some other funny moments. But here is some news worldwide or across the nation.



        This month a huge, I mean HUGE cold front came through for weeks on end. Much of the nation COVERED with snow. Even down here, in Houston, we had to get our big coats out. Brrrrrrrrr!
   Also, we kid of had a " world record day " this month. No, not a official holiday. But so many people broke world records. Like the longest weather report non-stop. And the tallest man met the shortest man. So cool!
  
So, that is it! See ya!

Give thanks and show gratitude

                                          So, yesterday we had our thankful party. It was so fun! The theme was "Charlie Brown". We got to play Pictionary, hot potato, and we had cute little Charlie Brown water bottles. ( Yellow duct tape and a black stripe drawn). But what was best was the popcorn. Nah I'm kidding! The best part was writing what we were thankful for. I'm thankful for a mom and dad, a house, my hermit crab, food, water, and maybe... my brothers. Again, kidding! I love my brothers.

                           So, this Thanksgiving, give thanks, be thankful, and show gratitude.  Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Rainbows and unicorns,pixies and knomes

                          I love rainbows! Pretty unicorns leaping and pixies fluttering. Gnomes running around. Imagine that! Magical ,fairytale lands right here.



                        So you are walking down a forest made of candy and a gnome crosses your path. A pixie flutters in your face. Then you trip and land in a mud pile that tastes like chocolate. Everyone laughs,, but you are just licking it and enjoying the moment!

Up in the Sky

                                                          Up in the sky
                                   I see a tree
                                       I see an elephant
                                                        Looking at me

                                   Up in the sky
                                      I see a girl
                                          I see a dancer
                                       Spinning! A whirl!
  
                                      I see a mailbox
                                        Inside are some socks
                                              And in that is a
                                        Stuffed, orange fox
                  

                                  I wish they were real
                                     Up there and proud
                                        But I guess they're not
                                   'Cause they are only clouds
                         
                           By: Grace Gates

Good bye Braces!

              For the past 10/11 months I have had braces on the top front four teeth, along with an expander on the roof of my mouth, and an expander on the bottom of my mouth. I have gotten used to them it has always kind of stink. I think to my self " it is going to feel so weird when I get all of this off".
       Speaking of getting all of this stuff off... I get it off next appointment!!!! Next time I go to the orthodontist I get everything off! I am SUPER excited! Since I am not allowed to eat popcorn, or caramel ( my two favorite snacks in the world ! : (   )  I'm going to make my dad give me a huge bowl of popcorn, and give me a bunch of caramel!
      


I AM SO EXCITED!
GOOD BYE BRACES!!!!!!!

A summer schedule

         Since we got another Ipad my mom has been saying "get off that ipad" 24/7. So my parents came up with a simple  solution to the problem. Make a summer schedule. We are still getting used to it.But It limits our screen time, and my mom has put in a learning time so we get some summer learning in. It annoys us sometimes, but we know (at least I know) that it is for the best. Below is a copy of our summer schedule, if you want to use it.


                                                       The Gates Summer Schedule
                               8:00- 9:30 Cartoons/freetime/breakfast
                               9:30-10:30 Playtime
                           (1) Outside play (2) Boardgames (3) Toys inside
                                10:30-11:00 Learning time
                              (1) Read 10mn (2) Write 10mn (3) Math 10mn
                                 11:00-12:00 Electronics
                              (1) Ipads (2) Wii (3) T.V.
                                 12:00-12:30 Lunch
                                 12:30-2:00 Rest time ( Read/Movie)
                                 2:00-4:00 Playtime
                              (1) (public) Pool  (2) Outside (3) Arts and Crafts
                                 4:00-5:00 Electronics
                               (1) T.V. (2) Wii (3) Ipads
                                  5:00-6:00 Supper/Dinner
                                  6:00-8:00 Family time  ( Parent Choice)
                                  8:00-9:00 Bath/Book/ Bed