Reopening this blog

We'll see if this is worth opening for public viewing. If it goes underground again, I'll get you the password.

So, Jack is going to be 4 on Wednesday. Where does time go? 10 weeks until Katherine gets here. Tuesday is Lauren's Christmas program. Santa is surely watching this house about now to see who has been naughty and who has been nice. Cat? Naughty. Dog? Nice. We had Jack's family party last night and he loved every minute of it! Even slept in his new house shoes. That kid loves Lightning McQueen!

More updates later....

Pregnancy and new baby and start of school....OH MY!

SO...we are having yet another baby. This time in Feb., so I will have a fall, winter and spring baby. Rebecca just had Brylee, so with summer covered, we have babies for all seasons!

School starts Aug. 11 for the 2nd grader and Aug. 31 for the little one in preschool. I cannot believe it!

I am chairing membership for PTA again, so there's that...

More later...

So...

We have had a lot of fun since my last, long ago, post. I had a birthday, Lauren had a birthday, we had our 11 yr. wedding anniversary, John had a birthday...We are very lucky!

School is almost over for the yr., then we will have a 2nd grader and that seems impossible. She has grown a lot this year as a student and as a kid. She reads now, she asks in depth math questions. She has a lot of interest in science. I am amazed by her.

Jack is enjoying his friends at school and loves his teachers.

Summer will be jam packed and fun and over before I blink!!!!!

Going underground

Due to certain circumstances, I will be password protecting this blog from here on out.
I will let you know the password if you want to view the blog.

Sorry.

Jennifer

Hello all (both) readers of my blog...

So, school is going well for Lauren, Jack and teaching is going well for me. We have been busy doing a variety of activities, including playing in the snow and waiting not so patiently for spring to arrive.

All of a sudden Jack and Lauren have REALLY grown a lot!

The kids have each gotten new bunk beds and like them, especially Lauren who goes from top to bottom bunk on opposite nights.

Lauren's birthday plan is in full effect. Mar. 27 is her (pseudo) sleepover and she is VERY excited to celebrate early. Jack insists it will be his birthday, too. Lauren is trying to be patient with him...

More later...

So much has happened...

Mother and Dad: Santa-ing all over the place!
Malee: In and back out of the hospital. 'Tis the season...
Grandma: In the hospital, then surgery, now on 5th floor of Gibson General.
Granddaddy: So sorry that he has died. Words cannot yet express what I feel. Sad mainly.
Lauren: GREAT STUDENT!!! GOT PRIZES FOR: behavior during lunch, attendance, turning in her homework. Super kid and I was told by one teacher today (not Mrs. Arnold) that Lauren is "just precious!" Makes a momma proud.
Jack: Talking like a champion 3 YEAR OLD! How did that happen so quickly?
Rebecca: Having another baby. Just in time, too. I need a baby to snuggle and give back...
John: Getting back to a normal schedule, which is good for all of us!
Me: Doing it all and loving every minute of it!

Happy Halloween

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Originally uploaded by The Joys of Motherhood

Jack had shed his doctor costume by this time of night, but he was cute, you have to take my word on that one. Lauren was a perky cheerleader and Daisie and Daphne were cute kitties. After an evening of trick or treating and getting lots of good candy, the kids all got to play at Rebecca's for over an hour and eat some pizza. Fun times!!!

Jack is liking school by the way and Lauren got a straight A report card. Also, we went to the dentist today and NO CAVITIES for either kiddo! Yippee!!!!

Overheard:

"What's that sis?"
"It's an alien. They're not real. They pretend to live on other planets, but Earth is the only planet that can sustain life."

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"How you sleep, Momma?"
"Not too well Jack since you and sis woke up so early..."
"Here Momma. Love my nigh night. Sorry."

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"Momma? You the best Momma."

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"Mom? I couldn't sleep anymore with Jack yelling so much. Sorry."

School and all

Overall, school is going well for Lauren. Great spelling tests and coloring like a professional. Reading is coming along quite nicely as is touch math. Her teacher is wonderful and patient and nice. All qualities you want in your child's teacher. We have walked to and from school most days this school year and the few days we haven't, she isn't too happy. We should walk until weather keeps us from it. Not looking forward to nasty weather for lots of reasons, but I will miss talking to her on our way there and back.

PTA is also taking on a life of it's own for me this year. Have you joined our PTA yet? Let me know if you are interested!

More later...