Soren Speaks on Mother's Day

These are Soren's responses from a worksheet he did in primary on Mother's Day.

All About My Mom

My Mom's name is  Carolyn
She is  30  years old.
Mom and I like to  play games
Mom likes to say, " clean that up! "
My mom really loves  the family
She likes to eat  leftovers
She likes to drink  water
My Mom's job is  housekeeper
If she had time, she would lie to  work
Mom is really good at  making the funniest out of every ansswer
If I could go anywhere in the world with her, we'd go  to Poland.
I love my Mom because  she's great

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