1. A no longer has staples in her head. I fear, however, it is only a matter of time (not that much either!) before she has more ( Read more... )

Why in the world can we move so far forward in terms of the presidency, and SO FAR behind in terms of equal rights for everyone ( Read more... )

E has been choosing "medal winning" books when his class goes to the library on Thursdays. This has been a really interesting approach and he's come home with books that he wouldn't normally be interested in and we are getting a nice wide sample of literature. Yesterday he selected this one: Read more... )

Last night E's second bottom tooth came out, this time with a bit more fanfare of blood (to his dismay). He looks so different now! Those bottom teeth really do make a difference, and I am so curious to see what he looks like without the top two when that happens. :)

Today at church before services A was running after her brother and somehow wiped out, smacking her head quite well. She was a little stunned and cried, but nothing too major. I was holding her on my lap and looking for where she hit when I realized my hand was all bloody. After finding the source of the blood, a half an inch gash in her head by ( Read more... )

This morning we met with E's teacher for our first conference. Since we've been working with her closely over email, this wasn't our first contact, but the conference itself was very good. We got to see how he is doing with writing numbers and letters, and talk about how he is IMPROVING in terms of his behavior. Hallelujah!! Very odd to be having ( Read more... )

Somehow or another D got roped into organizing the party for E's class. It's today, after the Halloween parade, and I kindly (insanely?) offered to come assist as well. We have a few games planned, treats, and a craft to do. Craft involves decorating mini pumpkins, which were available in bags of 5. E has a class of 20 kids. At the craft store E ( Read more... )

...if I have to wait four hours in line to vote, I am STILL going to vote. This election is just that important. VOTE VOTE VOTE!

A clearly requested FROSTING. As in cake frosting. As in an entire plate of frosting ( Read more... )

Baby girl, you are three years old today. THREE! How in the world did you get to be so grown up already? I would go through a million times over what I did the day you were born to have you here with me. You are my favorite girl in the whole world and I love you so.