I am Isaac Parker. I'm 11 years old. I have to share a bed with my brother, Robert. He is four and kicks in bed.I would like to practice with the militia, but my ma says I am too young.
My Ma called me to come and set out the food. I wanted to go shoot jackrabbits, but I would be punished if I disobeyed her. She usually cooks and sews. I wouldn't want to be her.
I have fun playing games at night. I am good at hiding the thimble, and knucklebones. I like shadow pictures in front of our fire, and playing conkers and gossip. Tongue twisters are fun too.
It snowed last night! It is cold all over the house.
Robert keeps tripping over everything and falling on his
pudding. My ma just stopped bathing my feet in melted snow
to keep me healthy, but when I took my feet out they were blue
with cold, and I could barely walk. My ma says it is just because
the water works so well.