Friday, August 24, 2012
Josh vs. the Wall
Josh Oliver has done it again to his lip!
This time he was trying to catch a ball at recess yesterday and somehow fell into the wall.
He has a gash all the way from the front of his lip around and up to the gum inside.
He didn't get stitches this time, though. He lucked out with it mostly on the inside of his lip!
He's doing alright with it today. His lip is super swollen--way more than you can see from straight on. He has trouble biting into food because it puts pressure on his lip, he's talking a little funny, and it seems to bleed here and there, but he hasn't really been complaining about it.
On the plus side, he said he now holds the record for both the most blood spilled and the most paper towels used by any kid at St. Catherine's! It's the only thing that got him through the day yesterday!
Now I just have to pray that it heals up nicely.
We lucked out with his "can" scars being only barely noticeable. I hate to think he's going to have a new one.
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Happy Birthday, Audrey!
Today is Audrey's second birthday!
She looks coy, but don't let her fool you!
She's ornery and lively and fun!
She reminds me so much of Henry!
The difference is that I get to enjoy her rottenness without dealing with the aftermath!
It's a nice change for me!
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Our Trip to the Candy Store!
We kicked off the last week of summer with a trip to the old O'Henry candy store.
It's been on our summer list for the last two or three years. I figured it was about time that we got it checked off!
We definitely should have done it sooner!
While we were there we got to watch them make peanut brittle, which was really neat, and then we stocked up on candy.
It was all so good!
On our way back, we decided to have an impromptu picnic at a park. We were really just trying to get ahead of the sugar rush by letting them burn off some energy, but it turned out to be a really great stop.
Linda and I have already decided that next year we are going to plan a whole day around our trip to the candy shop! Next year, though, we are going to have a well planned out picnic and spend a bit more time exploring the park!
I'm really glad we finally made it down there!
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
A New Era
Today is the boys' first day of school.
It's a big year for us.
Luke, 4th grade, has switched schools this year. He's a Catholic school boy now!
He's excited. I'm nervous. I hope he makes at least one good friend today. I'm sure he will.
Josh Oliver is in all day Kindergarten.
He was definitely ready for it! He already knows a handful of kids that are in his class and Henry's been giving him the ins and outs of going to school! He's most excited that he no longer has to go shopping with me. I'm pretty excited about that myself!
Henry is the only one who started today knowing what to expect.
I absolutely love his teacher. She's going to do great with him--naughtiness and all!
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It's going to be strange being home by myself--ALL DAY!
I prefer summer days when all my boys are home, but I'm definitely excited about this new schedule!
I actually don't think it's going to be that much different from last school year.
Josh was plenty happy to watch T.V. or play on the computer while I got my stuff done around the house or just vegged out myself, but the difference is I'm no longer "grounded"!
Most days I had a terrible time convincing Josh to run errands with me--even fun ones--so I'd have to run them while he was at school. Now that I'm solo, I can leave whenever I want!
I spent my morning running errands and slowly wandering around the stores. It was such a luxury!
Even with all my new freedom, I have some concerns.
I now have three boys worth of uniforms to keep organized and clean. I had a really good system with Henry last year, so hopefully it will work out just as smoothly this year!
My other big concern is adding a third boy to the homework mix. I work most evenings, so it's mostly Ben's thing to work out. I feel bad for him, but he'll manage.
It's going to be a great year!
I just pray everything goes well for them today--especially Lucas!
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
Meeting Baby Junebug
We have a new baby to cuddle and hold and love on!
June Katherine was born early Tuesday morning.
The boys and I had to leave for Kansas City well before dawn to get one of the first glimpses of her, but it was totally worth it!
She's the spitting image of my dad--auburn hair and all!
I love that!
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