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
Monday, October 12, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
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!
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!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Aww Shucks!
Mom #1 is one of the most encouraging blog buddies anyone can have and she has awarded and tagged me for an award.
Thanks Mom #1!!And now for the rules:
1. Answer the questions below using only one word. Very difficult!
2. Thank the blogger who gave it to you. Thanks again, Mom #1
3. Pass it on to 6 of your favorite bloggers. Some of my favorites have already got this award, so…. If you want to pass I so get it, but I was thinking of you :)
And we’re off!
1. Where is your cell phone? table
2. Your hair? twisted
3. Your mother? funny
4. Your father? giving
5. Your favorite food? cheesy
6. Your dream last night? peepee
7. Your favorite drink? tea
8. Your dream/goal? wealth
9. What room are you in? Living
10. Your hobby? Blogging
11. Your fear? failure
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? moved
13. Where were you last night? Home
14. Something you aren't? Skinny
15. Muffins? blueberry
16. Wish list item? house
17. Where did you grow up? Ohio
18. Last thing you did? typed
19. What are you wearing? outfit
20. Your TV? ON!
21. Your pets? dead
22. Your friends? few
23. Your life? blessed
24. Your mood? Shaky
25. Missing someone? yes
26. Vehicle? starts
27. Something you're not wearing? Shoes
28. Your favorite store? EBay
29. Your favorite color? fuchsia
30. When was the last time you laughed? Now
31. Last time you cried? yesterday
32. Your best friend? Monica
33. One place that I go over and over? Potty
34. One person who emails me regularly? brother
35. Favorite place to eat? Home
Now... 6 of you who help me stay afloat and you may not even know it...
Fatcat ~ she reminds me to start again in the morning
Christine ~ What can I say... Really!
Renee ~ When Renee speaks of her children, there is a love that is so evident that I cannot help but grab some and pass it on to my kids.
Kysha ~ She is strength with a giving heart.
Christine ~ I am daily encouraged by her take on parenting. She is a must read!
Karen ~ Karen's honest love and acceptance of her Lil' Man is heartwarming
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Wanna Hear About My Rock?
6th grade is taking a photography class and 1 of her assignments was to take outdoor pictures of her home. Today she was editing her photos and I saw one that reminded me of story of getting something that I wanted.
I have always wanted 1 of those big rocks that you see in people's yards, but after pricing them knew that it would be one of those things that just stayed on my wish list. Well, last summer our utility company decided that they were going to put meters on the outside of the houses in our neighborhood as most were in the basement and nobody would let meter readers in anymore. LOL! When they dug near my foundation to get to the meter, they hit a rock that was blocking right where they needed to hook into the meter. They had to dig it up and the guys ask me if they could please just leave it in the yard. I cracked up! It was not as big as what I thought I wanted, but it is the perfect size for sitting on in the front yard, the kids love standing on it and jumping off (and it is small enough to be safe for that) and finally, the place where they left it is perfect because it stops the water run-off that used to flood the flower bed we sometime put in there.
My rock!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
The Littlest Rottie
Our littlest Rottie is leaving soon. A pre-adoptive family has been identified and they have started visiting him for the transition. They are a very lovely family and I am so excited for the baby because he is going to a great home. I think my kids are doing okay with his leaving... we talk about it and they understand that he will have a new family.
I started packing today and got most of the children's clothes packed: 2 swimsuits, 2 sets of jammies, and 1 dress/casual outfit in case we go out to dinner or a show. We have this down to a science. LOL! I always put the kids in matching traveling shirts as it helps me to keep an eye on them and lets suspicious eyes know that we are all together.
I started packing today and got most of the children's clothes packed: 2 swimsuits, 2 sets of jammies, and 1 dress/casual outfit in case we go out to dinner or a show. We have this down to a science. LOL! I always put the kids in matching traveling shirts as it helps me to keep an eye on them and lets suspicious eyes know that we are all together.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Community Helpers by James
A booklet by James.
History & Geography class is much better this year for 2nd grade as the lessons are focused on useful information for him and I think he is enjoying the projects this year.
History & Geography class is much better this year for 2nd grade as the lessons are focused on useful information for him and I think he is enjoying the projects this year.
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