The answer to both of your questions is no. Though the saint's title is The Little Flower, she gives us roses. And I do not believe that you can get your rose before the novena, seeing as the rose is sort of like a sign that she interceded for you.
It’s wonderful that you are teaching Konstadinos a second language! It sounds like Konstadinos is a kinesthetic learner and likes to move a lot. You can use his affinity for...