Junie B. Jones

My sister used to read Junie B. Jones and I would always read them when she was finished, despite the fact that I was much too old to be reading them. I have always enjoyed reading about this spunky little girl who makes everything sound funny. I bought Aislinn a book when she went on a Holiday World trip with her grandpa so she'd have something to read on the way. Since that time, she has not been able to get enough of them. My mom always told me that Junie B. books were like stories about me. I was always one of those that got in trouble for talking too much and often said things no average 5 year old would say. I love how unafraid she is to call it as she sees it. She's a bit of a smarty pants, but you love her for it. Since Aislinn has started reading these books, I have noticed that she really is a Junie B. clone. Hahaha! Sometimes she'll pop out with something that sounds like it came straight out of the book. "Wowie wow wow" has become one of our favorite sayings. If you've ever read a Junie B. book you will understand that one. I had to laugh out loud the other day, despite the fact that I shouldn't have. Aislinn came home with her daily behavior sheet and a frown on her face. That is never a good thing. When I read the sheet I understood why. There was a note from her teacher saying that Aislinn had been yelling at a student and when the teacher tried to tell her to stop, Aislinn hid and kept yelling. You probably won't understand the humor in this unless you're acquainted with Junie B. I could not stop laughing at the fact that she hid (where can you hide in a classroom???) and kept yelling. Just to give you an excerpt and possibly some insight into my daughter's personality, here's one of my favorite Junie B. moments: From Junie B. Jones Has A Monster Under Her Bed. "I smiled at a boy named crybaby William. 'Guess what, William. There's no such things as monsters. And so a monster doesn't even live under my bed, probably. Right? William? Right? Right?' William moved his seat away from me. I followed him in my chair. 'I'm right, don't you think, William? A monster really doesn't live under my bed, does he? Plus also, he doesn't put my head in his mouth.' William slided his chair away some more. I scooted after him. 'Just say right. Okay, William? Just say there's not a monster under my bed. And I will be on my way.' William picked up his chair. He carried it all the way to the middle of the floor. That's how come I had to carry my chair to the middle of the floor, too. I sat down and smiled very sweet. 'Right, William? I'm right aren't I?' I said. Only too bad for me. 'Cause just then I felt hands on my shoulders. I looked up. It was Mrs. I did a gulp. 'Hello. How are you today?' I said kind of nervous. Mrs. zoomed my chair back to my table. It was not fun. I quick picked up my pencil. 'Guess what? I am going to do my work now,' I said. 'Plus also, I am not even going to talk. 'Cause I don't actually like anyone in this area.' Mrs. tapped her foot at me. 'Love your shoes,' I said real soft. Her foot kept tapping. Only just then, a very great thing happened. And it is called, the bell rang for the end of school!"

I can just see the scenario being played out in Aislinn's class. I've been compiling a list of things both my kids have said and done that have made us laugh. Once I finish my list I'll post it up here. Sometimes, your kids say something so funny, you just have to laugh, no matter how smarty it sounds. How can you not absolutely love the fact that your child is so unique and outspoken. It may be a behavior problem when they're young, but with guidance and love, it can become such a benefit to them when they're older. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Aislinn becomes the president, or an astronaut, or something else big. She has such a spirit of determination and pure guts that I know she's capable of doing anything she wants. To all the Junie B.'s of the world: You are awesome!