HAILEY'S STORY

[Cathy C. Bennett]

There is immense pleasure in the company of young children. I’ve found if you listen intently – they will amaze you every time.

This week I was “amazed” again by a “little person” from across the street named “Hailey”…

Hailey is 7 years old, and has a rather “hefty” vocabulary for her age. Articulate and extremely polite, she is a doll-baby to talk to. Active and always on the go, she’s either competing with her swim team or playing with her sister JJ. And now that swim meets are over, she’s racing back and forth to cheerleading practice in the evenings several times a week. But on those rare occasions when she’s home and she sees DH or I outside, she loves to cross the street and visit with The Boys.

She giggles when she gets kisses from Harley…

And thank doodleness she never tires of throwing “WIlson” to Leo…

The other day, Hailey stopped me as I was turning into the driveway and asked for a picture of Harley & Leo. She said she was writing a story about them and wanted to add some pictures. This intrigued me, so I put the car in park and leaned into my car door for more because:

1. I was very interested in continuing this conversation.
2. I’m a huge “Hailey” fan, and I’m always fascinated with what she’s thinking.
3. Plus it allowed me time to find some photo business cards from the console of my car!

She told me she thought she might want to become a “writer” when she grows up. She said she likes to write and hopes to one day see her books in the Public Library so that kids her age could go and take out books for free and read as much as they wanted.

I told her I was honoured she chose “my Boys” to write about, and said we would be thrilled to have her as a guest writer for the Groovy Goldendoodles™ BLOG. She giggled as only Hailey can, and then erupted into the biggest smile. A smile bright enough to melt the North Pole AND your heart.

So, without further ado, we share with you…

Thank you Hailey for just being you!

And thanks to everyone who took the time to read this story. One of us, will write again soon…

[Cathy C. Bennett]

Thanks Karen, thanks for reading!

[Cathy C. Bennett]

Nancie that is so sweet of you to say...

Whether she continues down this path or not, it's so important to listen to children and encourage them. Even when they aren't yours! Even at 7 yrs old, she is so humbled by all this attention. Thanks so much for reading! If it's not too much trouble, do you mind logging on to the website and posting your lovely comment there? www.groovygoldendoodles.com Hailey keeps checking the website to see what people think about her story!

[Cathy C. Bennett]

Thanks Jen - How's Owen doing? Hailey is wearing a permanent grin today because of her story! I just love to see her smile. Thanks for reading! If it's not too much trouble, do you mind logging on to the website and posting your lovely comment there? www.groovygoldendoodles.com Hailey keeps checking the website to see what people think about her story!

[Cathy C. Bennett]

Hi Stanlee's mom - You have no idea how soper excited Hailey was to see her story on the website. She's a very special little girl. Thanks for reading! If it's not too much trouble, do you mind logging on to the website and posting your lovely comment there? www.groovygoldendoodles.com Hailey keeps checking the website to see what people think about her story!

[Cathy C. Bennett]

Thanks so much Doris! I will make sure I relay your message to Hailey! Thanks for reading! If it's not too much trouble, do you mind logging on to the website and posting your lovely comment there? www.groovygoldendoodles.com Hailey keeps checking the website to see what people think about her story!

[Cathy C. Bennett]

Thanks Lonnie - I will make sure I convey your message, she's loving all the comments! Hugs to Libby..

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Awesome job Hailey!  Keep on writing and have fun with your "furry" friends:)

[Doris]

I am a teacher and I give Hailey an A+!  Keep writing Hailey - you have talent!

 

[Marnie, Stanlee's Mom]

What a fabulous story, Hailey!  And what a lucky girl to have such wonder friends in Leo and Harley.  Can't wait for your next book to come out; count me in as a regular reader/fan!

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

What a sweet little girl.  It is so kind of you to indulge her in her interests and dream of being a writer.  She picked the two perfect subjects to start her journey.  I loved her story!