One thing Abbey's Mom wanted was for Abbey to get the FULL Stricklin experience. She wanted Abbey to know what it is like being a member of a large family and how much sharing and compromise goes on.
This is Abbey's take so far:
Ansley: In Abbey's own words: " Oh my goodness, she's the worst". Paraphrased: She HAS to be the center of attention. It is all about her. She whines all of the time. She needs more punishment. She also told me there might be hope that she'll grow out of it. Apparently, Abbey used to be this way but has grown out of it. So it might be that Ansley will grow out of it before she turns 9. However, if she hasn't done so by the age of 9, there really is no hope.
Turner: Paraphrased: He is probably the 2nd worst. He also needs to be the center of attention which is why he and Ansley have such a love - hate relationship. He's also mean. He hit Ansley with a hard object for no reason. Since he is young, there really is more hope that he will grow out of it.
Judson: He's pretty good. Only the 3rd worst. He pretty much does his own thing most of the time. He's super smart. He does not need to be the center of attention. He does sometimes get angry with Ansley. Unlike Abbey who just gets away from Ansley, Judson will hit Ansley. So he apparently needs to learn to just go somewhere else.
Sawyer: He is the best! He just does his own thing. He isn't constantly wanting to be sitting in Abbey's lap or annoying her. He likes to just listen to music and just exist in his own little world. So he gets the Abbey Seal of Approval.
Turner: Paraphrased: He is probably the 2nd worst. He also needs to be the center of attention which is why he and Ansley have such a love - hate relationship. He's also mean. He hit Ansley with a hard object for no reason. Since he is young, there really is more hope that he will grow out of it.
Judson: He's pretty good. Only the 3rd worst. He pretty much does his own thing most of the time. He's super smart. He does not need to be the center of attention. He does sometimes get angry with Ansley. Unlike Abbey who just gets away from Ansley, Judson will hit Ansley. So he apparently needs to learn to just go somewhere else.
Sawyer: He is the best! He just does his own thing. He isn't constantly wanting to be sitting in Abbey's lap or annoying her. He likes to just listen to music and just exist in his own little world. So he gets the Abbey Seal of Approval.
These are Abbey's musings. She also stated she was EXTREMELY happy being an only child and does NOT want any siblings. She used to want to adopt Turner. She no longer does.
So I think my job is done. Abbey has gotten the full Stricklin experience. Now she must survive the rest of the week. Hopefully, she has the fortitude!
So I think my job is done. Abbey has gotten the full Stricklin experience. Now she must survive the rest of the week. Hopefully, she has the fortitude!
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Hilarious!
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