STORYTIME: The Ant and the Tree --- Final Part

.. The little ant was running out of time, the men were getting ready to cut down the tree. Suddenly she had an idea: the little ant ran as fast as she could to the man with the biggest ax. She carefully and slowly crawled onto his shoe. Then she went up his sock until she was standing on his leg, and then, she bit him as hard as she could. The man screamed and shook his leg. The little ant fell down and crawled up the man´s leg and bit him again. One more time the man screamed and shook his leg. The little ant did this again and again until she grew very tired. The man´s leg started to get swollen and he angrily walked away from the forest. The tree was saved. It shook its branches and looked for the little ant. The tree saw it clinging from some grass. It bent down one branch and held the tired little insect. The tree cradled it softly until the little ant was feeling better. "You saved my life," the tree said, and the little ant happily replied: "I´m glad I could help."

THE END

STORYTIME: The Ant and the Tree -- part 3

... Every day, after work, the little ant would walk up to the tree, enjoy its shade and sometimes the leaves it dropped. Every day, the tree was happy to help. One day, when the little ant finished her work and walked up to her tree, she found it crying. "What´s the matter my dear friend? ", asked the ant. "Oh, do you see that man over there? He´s going to cut me down to make some firewood," the tree sobbed. The little ant turned around and saw a mean faced man walking towards them with a huge ax. The little ant walked desperately in circles. Why was this happening? Men weren´t allowed to cut trees in this part of the forest. What could she do? What could she do?

(More tomorrow)

DAILY RECIPE: Beef and Noodles

1 lb. cubed beef
1 can onion soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 bag frozen peas
Cooked noodles

Mix both soups. Add cubed beef and place in a casserole dish, covered. Bake at 225°F for about 4 hours. Add peas for the last half hour of baking. Serve over noodles.

TIP OF THE DAY

Plant a seed with your child. Start by placing a seed in damp cotton. When you see the root, transfer to a small flowerpot with dirt. Water every day and watch your child´s amazement as it grows.

DAILY RECIPE: Lemon Meringue Pie

1 prepared pie crust
1 can condensed milk
4 eggs (separate yolks from whites)
1/4 cup lemon juice

Blend condensed milk, yolks and lemon juice. Pour into crust. Beat egg whites with a pinch of sugar and a few drops of lemon juice, until stiff peaks form. Spread over pie and place in oven until lightly browned.

STORYTIME: The Ant and the Tree -- Part 2

... The little ant went back to her pile and continued her work. The next day, when she was tired from all her hard work, she went back to sit under her tree. She rested under its shade and sighed happily. Suddenly, a little green leaf fell from one of the branches and landed next to the little ant. The ant grabbed it and nibbled on it a bit. It was the most delicious little green leaf she had ever tasted. The ant could not help but say, "Oh, big tree, thank you for this delicious leaf. It has filled my stomach so well." The big tree shook its branches and said, "I´m glad I could help."

(More tomorrow)

TIP OF THE DAY

Start buying school supplies, little by little, a few weeks before school actually starts. You´ll avoid crowds, out of stock supplies, plus it will be easier on your wallet!

STORYTIME: The Ant and the Tree -- Part 1

Once upon a time, there was a tiny little red ant. She worked hard, as all ants do, and carried food down to her pile. When her work was done, she loved to sit under a giant tree and enjoy its shade. One day, as she was resting her tired little feet the tree spoke to her: "Little ant, why do you always come to my tree and sit under my big branches?" The ant looked up and replied: "Oh, big tree, I simply want to rest my tired little feet at your shade." The tree shook its branches and said, "I´m glad I can help."

(more tomorrow)

Daily Recipe: Green Eggs and Ham

Green Eggs and Ham book by Dr. Seuss

5 eggs

1 cup chopped ham

vegetable oil or margarine

green food coloring

Read the book to your child. Break eggs placing them in a bowl. Beat well. Add green food coloring ( a few drops will do the trick ). Dab a hot skillet with oil or margarine so eggs will not stick. Add ham, then eggs and beat well until set. Serve and re-read the book. Enjoy!!!

TIP OF THE DAY

Play classic movies for your children on your DVD. With new movies constantly being released we sometimes forget about classics like Pinochio, Snow White or The Wizard of Oz. You´ll find you can enjoy them together all over again!