The countdown to school begins for us when the calendar says August. One of the things we decided to get done before 5th grade began was getting K into a different orthodontist. This led to K having two baby teeth pulled by our wonderful friend Dr. T. and getting braces on the next week. K was a trooper! She had asked M lots of questions about getting teeth pulled and felt confident she knew what she was getting into. Dr. T did a great job explaining things and keeping the atmosphere a calm one. I was impressed with both his professionalism and K's bravery. 5 stars all around!
We practiced first aid, played field games in the pocket park, cooked hot dogs and had s'mores, and made a movie using the Clips app. The movie took so long we had to leave the next couple of activities for the 1st meeting we have after school starts. Planning ahead -- I like it!
I had been looking forward to paddle boarding and kayaking with my Girl Scout troop for months but alas, my foot said no way. Lucky for me, though, the woman running the event had a left boot for me to borrow and had her husband bring it to M. lake for me. Later when I finally went to the orthopedic to make sure it wasn't broken (since it was still swollen a week later) he just told me to keep icing and wearing the boot and taking Advil like I had been.
While M and I were at the lake D got to go to one of his favorite places for a neighbor's birthday party and K was at an all day long (8:30am-3:30pm) babysitter's training and Hubby and N went to free day at the dump and had adventures in trying to donate items to thrift stores using his pick up truck and lots of muscles. Both those things got to be used again when I found the loft bed K wanted used on Craigslist. Three cheers for Hubby and my dad setting it all up for her! After seeing how much D and M loved their rooms after having to clean them out, we wanted K to have the same chance. I guess this was her birthday present even if it wasn't on time! She loves her new mattress too. Wondering what I'm going to do with that queen bed that used to be in her room (since the times that room was a guest bedroom)? Well, I'm thinking of turning our art room in the basement into a guest bedroom but not right now!
All this organizing has made me think that if we ever do move again it will be the death of me. Yet I keep threatening to move to Florida for the winter but Hubby is rooting for New Zealand. I said he had to take me on a trip there first. (;
It's also pretty neat to get a date with my favorite boy.
And super fun to celebrate K's birthday with her friends. Such a nice group of girls came over to play, eat cake & watch Thor Ragnarok. Happy birthday again, my favorite oldest child! I am so proud of all you have accomplished and know 5th grade is going to be great, just like you! I loved her 11 year interview:
K decided to get a short hair cut and all 3 girls opted to buy cute things at Game Stop with their own money. Here's to the last little bit of summer for K & N!
In between getting teeth pulled and braces we hosted Activity Days Day Camp at our house from 9am-3pm one day and took the girls to Sister W's lake the next day. The weather didn't cooperate -- gave us heat when we were cooking over a fire and cold when swimming -- but I think the girls had a great time. They are such a wonderful group of girls. Sister E was sure to make me sit down lots to ice my foot and the girls were more than will to help fetch items for me. My children later said they wished Sister E would come over every day! (They especially enjoyed it when she babysat them while I went to the dentist!) Thank you, Sister E! You are an angel!
My mom helped with the Activity Days Day Camp not only by preparing everything for and teaching the first aid section but also by taking care of N and D for me. D attended two afternoons of Star Wars themed camp at the local gym and N got some much wanted one on one time (something I can tell she has missed over the summer). Thank you, Mom!
I had been looking forward to paddle boarding and kayaking with my Girl Scout troop for months but alas, my foot said no way. Lucky for me, though, the woman running the event had a left boot for me to borrow and had her husband bring it to M. lake for me. Later when I finally went to the orthopedic to make sure it wasn't broken (since it was still swollen a week later) he just told me to keep icing and wearing the boot and taking Advil like I had been.
While M and I were at the lake D got to go to one of his favorite places for a neighbor's birthday party and K was at an all day long (8:30am-3:30pm) babysitter's training and Hubby and N went to free day at the dump and had adventures in trying to donate items to thrift stores using his pick up truck and lots of muscles. Both those things got to be used again when I found the loft bed K wanted used on Craigslist. Three cheers for Hubby and my dad setting it all up for her! After seeing how much D and M loved their rooms after having to clean them out, we wanted K to have the same chance. I guess this was her birthday present even if it wasn't on time! She loves her new mattress too. Wondering what I'm going to do with that queen bed that used to be in her room (since the times that room was a guest bedroom)? Well, I'm thinking of turning our art room in the basement into a guest bedroom but not right now!
All this organizing has made me think that if we ever do move again it will be the death of me. Yet I keep threatening to move to Florida for the winter but Hubby is rooting for New Zealand. I said he had to take me on a trip there first. (;
It is just so fun to see these future kindergarteners playing at the park together!
It's also pretty neat to get a date with my favorite boy.
And super fun to celebrate K's birthday with her friends. Such a nice group of girls came over to play, eat cake & watch Thor Ragnarok. Happy birthday again, my favorite oldest child! I am so proud of all you have accomplished and know 5th grade is going to be great, just like you! I loved her 11 year interview:
M and D spent an afternoon on ropes in the trees. My favorite part to watch was when they were almost done and the teachers swung M and D at each other on the ropes.
K decided to get a short hair cut and all 3 girls opted to buy cute things at Game Stop with their own money. Here's to the last little bit of summer for K & N!
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