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Just updates I guess...Lauren goes tomorrow for her second appointment with the orthodontist. They will put the bands on her back teeth tomorrow. I will get pics again..and post them! I still have ones from previous appointment:)
School is rolling along. There was a struggle with science for a bit, but I think she has it under control now. All A's and B's..high B's though all over 89.4, so I am confident she can bump those up with some hard work!!
Dean and I went to a 40th in Topeka over the weekend, so it was nice to have some adult time--now we've got all 3 kids...so NO adult time. We signed up for the YMCA today and the oldest 2 will get to use equipment, with exception of the weights. Hopefully it will be used well enough to justify the cost!!
Time to put some kids to bed!

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Just updates I guess...Lauren goes tomorrow for her second appointment with the orthodontist. They will put the bands on her back teeth tomorrow. I will get pics again..and post them! I still have ones from previous appointment:)
School is rolling along. There was a struggle with science for a bit, but I think she has it under control now. All A's and B's..high B's though all over 89.4, so I am confident she can bump those up with some hard work!!
Dean and I went to a 40th in Topeka over the weekend, so it was nice to have some adult time--now we've got all 3 kids...so NO adult time. We signed up for the YMCA today and the oldest 2 will get to use equipment, with exception of the weights. Hopefully it will be used well enough to justify the cost!!
Time to put some kids to bed!

Sticks and Stones??

Who came up with that rhyme of sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me??!!! What a load of hooey (yep-I know-not a smart word). I'd rather have a broken bone than to have a broken heart from harsh words! Especially coming from someone you love.
Kind of a downer-sorry.
In other news-Lauren got her braces, has been doing a good job with them. We had a rough first couple days-her with discomfort, my with listening to her chew with her mouth open:) I am big on chewing with your mouth closed-but she was excused for a bit:)

Nothing in particular...but lots

Confused?? Me too!! One more week until Lauren gets braces...well okay, a week and one day:)
Sixth grade is going well...we have had several "back to school" nights...so it feels pretty official now, she's back!! Meet the teacher last night had parents go through their child's schedule, with timed passing periods in the hall.. wow...I felt old!!! Well...young of course compared to some of the other parents, but whatever!! Lauren has to go to school early tomorrow to work in her technology class...I guess getting adapted to the passing periods/learning new ways that she MUST be prepared has not yet made itself to friendly. I'm sure she'll get it, and I'm glad she has a teacher willing to help her get caught up!!!
I do have some new pictures, but have to somehow get Dean to get them from my phone to his computer. The blackberry software is loaded onto his.
By the way...the movie Little Manhattan is on. If you haven't seen it, I HIGHLY recommend it. It is the most adorable little story, and entirely appropriate for even Lauren to see.

Where have I been??!!...and WHY am I not asleep??

Quick update-Lauren had a FANTASTIC bday!! New tv, clothes, $$, puzzle, movies! She's been feeling alright about it:). Tyler had a bday the 15th-and he did alright himself! A new DS, which he has been wanting for quite awhile:)
Tomorrow is the first day of middle school...maybe that is why I am still awake. I am so relieved that everything has come together so well for the start of the school year. Hopefully it will be a great year for Lauren. She is where she wants to be-which will help I am sure.
I guess I should try for some sleep now! Will get pics in the morning!!

Ready for birthday celebrations!!!

We are starting Lauren's bday Wednesday and we'll have some more next weekend!! I have picked up a few things so far..seems like Lauren is getting so old so fast, and I'm really not ready for that. We'll have to get good pics:)

What to do???!!!!!!!

Braces are outrageous!!! I (thankfully) have great insurance-and I'm thankful for that!! Being faced with a $3,000 expense without both parents participating=not my idea of fun! Lauren will be getting braces in September. The first appt is Sept 3rd and they'll finish them up Sept 17th. She is entirely worth it, I just hope I can pull it off:)

We will be doing a small bday this coming Wed for Lauren. Then next Sat we will go to Worlds of Fun for her birthday. She wants all kinds of (big ticket) items for her birthday. Don't really know yet what we'll do...guess I should figure out what it is! Wish me luck on bday and braces. I know everything will come together-as it has a way of doing always-i just stress...always.