The Happiness Machine Project

Monday July 15, 1996           Margret is 9 years old

Dear Margret,

I am so impressed that you are writing in your journal.  You are very descriptive and your entries are interesting to read.

You have been reading a lot this summer-- for the library Summer Reading Club.  You have read lots of books by Utah authors (you get special prizes for these, as it is the State's centennial).  One was by you Uncle (Mark Mitchell).

You are a wonderful helper with Lark.  (who was three years old at this time).

You now share the green bedroom with Laura and Jasmine.  (who were twelve and eleven years old at this time).

You got new shoes Saturday.  You chose some boots to be like Samantha.  (the American Girl doll).  You were size 7!  The boots cost only $6.99!

You gave a family presentation last week on a V.I.P. (Very Important Prophet).  You chose Joseph Smith.  You read several books and stories about him.  I was so impressed with your enthusiasm, your preparation, and your presentation.

You like playing dress-ups and watching videos.  You like helping in the yard.  And sometimes you even like helping inside!

Your regular jobs are to put away nightgowns, underwear, and socks.  You load the dishwasher with dishes, also unload the same and set the table the same.  (Trina does silverware and Jasmine does serving dishes and you help Lark do the glasses).  You also fill the shoe-tree and make your bed and put away hair things in the bathroom.

We have been reading outloud a book called Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury where a man builds a happiness machine.  What would you put in a happiness machine?