can open soon. That is so exciting! I can't wait to see Dad's shop.February 9, 1901Dad hates the idea of mom working. He wants to support his family on his own, but it's impossible. The only one who can't understand that is him.Since mom started working, I haven't heard any more fights between Mom and Dad. That makes me feel better because I feel so afraid when they fight.School is going great. My new best friend is Harriet. I never thought I would have a new best friend, but I do! All of my friends are wonderful!March 17, 1901It's my fourteenth birthday today! Dad and Mom bought me a new yellow and blue dress. It is the most beautiful dress I have ever seen! I had a few friends over to the house for cake to celebrate my birthday! I even had wax sticks with fire on top put in my cake. It was my first American birthday, and it was wonderful!Dad and Mom are still working much of the time. They are awfully tired sometimes, but Dad says he would do anything for his girls. That makes me happy to hear. Dad and Mom save every penny possible so Dad should be able to start making furniture out of our house soon. I don't think of Germany very much anymore. I am having so much fun here!May 1, 1901I have been so busy with school and friends that I haven't written in quite some time! There are parks in the city that my friends and I go to. We play all kinds of games there.Dad has started making furniture in his vast spare time. He almost has his first chair completed. The chair is of the loveliest auburn color with a leaf design chiseled into the backrest. The fine details are beautiful! Dad has a grand talent with furniture making.May 15, 1901Dad had a buyer for the chair before it was even completed. He is currently working on his second chair. This one is of a blonde golden color with a high back. I am glad that his first chair went over so well.Mom is still working. She said that she'd keep working until it is certain that...
