They're In the Money

Today the little boys finally got their own bank accounts! It took me a long time get their social security numbers after the adoption and we are just getting around to getting the accounts set up. Now they can take money out of their sock/underware drawer and put it in the bank. LOL!
They are very excited.


9 days!!!

Look What I Got!!!

My little boys went out shopping with my mom today and came back with these tiny, yellow roses with red tinges. They are so cute and smell wonderful. I really like fresh flowers and used to keep them in the home frequently, but have not had any in a while. Also on the entertainment center is a framed picture of Jesus holding a baby that I received as a gift from the family that took our Little Rottie last week. It is a very nice pencil drawing. Just thought I would show you what I got today. ~Smile~

Mat Man Letters

The Mat Man pieces include big straight line, little straight line, big curve lines and little curve lines. These can all be used to make letters.

Carry the 1

2nd grade is learning to add with carrying. James has always shown strength in math and with this lesson, he came to it and did it before I even had a chance to explain it.

Empty Nest... Kinda

Our little foster baby is gone. He went home with his new foster family in a pre-adoptive situation. The family brought gifts for us all and a new outfit for the baby. Very cute. After they left, we went out for brunch and it was so weird to not pack a diaper bag, make a bottle, check the car seat, make sure the stroller was still in the car, etc. We will miss him, but are so happy for him.

Our Home Away From Home

I was just checking the weather in Nassau cause it is so cold outside here. LOL! I found an areal picture of our condo and thought I would share it here. The kids pretty much live in the pool and ocean the entire time.

16 days

New Week & Count Down

We have 19 days until we leave and have really pushed to get as close to the end of November's schoolwork as possible.

In 2nd grade, we are behind in History & Geography... not sure how that happened, but we are doing well in the other classes. I am not happy with this year's spelling for him, but it goes with the curriculum so I am trying to stick with it.

Pre-K is right on track, in fact, we have had to slow down a bit and do extra review to not get too far ahead. He can now consistently read the high frequency words: a, my, I, like, we, no, see, look, come, one, and little.

6th grade has done a great job of getting motivated to bring her grades up and get ahead of schedule. She is as always enjoying her Bible class. She is studying about Paul and likes reading about his conversion.

Little Rottie is leaving Thursday. I am so pleased with the way this transition took place. It was all about him as it should be. It has been a fun 9 months.

Just side information: I received 2 spaghetti squash last week. I had never cooked 1 before and followed a recipe on about.com. It turned out great and the kids really liked it. I only added butter, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Tasty!