Jungle Quest

We went to Jungle Quest today and had a blast. I wanted to get some things posted. I'll try to get it more organized later, but I wanted to get something up until I had time to really sit down with it. So enjoy this for now.

 

 

 

 

Book Review

So, I've been meaning to update for a while now. I have some pretty funny and cute stories about the kids, but every time I try to write about them, they just don't come out right. So I gave up. If you want to hear them you'll have to call me!

Now, I could also spend this time complaining about all the money we are starting to spend on teeth, but I don't want to. Just for general purposes know that we are starting to get ready for braces. Yes, already. Apparently, there is a lot of work that needs to be done on my kids' teeth before we even get to the braces. Cross bites and overcrowding are the issues right now.

Anyway. I've decided to tell you about a book that I just got finished reading. I like to read books that I think Caitlin might enjoy so I know what's going on if she does decide to read it. I just got finished reading The Magic Thief by Sarah Prineas. I really enjoyed it. It kind of reminded me of the Harry Potter books. It took me a couple of chapters to get into it, but at one point I didn't want to put it down. Always a good sign when reading a book. It is about a boy who lives on the streets picking pockets and the like. He picks a wizard's pocket and gets the wizard's magic stone. Usually, anybody who touches a wizard's stone who is not the wizard dies. This boy lives. Eventually, the wizard takes the boy, Conn, on as his apprentice. All the while, the magic is leaving the city where they dwell and the wizards are trying to find out why. Conn comes up with some theories and ends up helping to get the magic back. I told Caitlin she would enjoy it and I know she will. She loves reading mysteries and this has a basic mystery at it's core, but it's not the whole of the story. Sarah Prineas weaves in all the plots very well and never overcrowds the story with too many plots so you can't keep track of everything that is going on. I enjoyed it so much that I bought the second book for myself to read. I'm sure I'll let Caitlin borrow it!

Zoo field trip

Ostin's class went to the zoo today. I forgot the camera, so don't ask for pictures. It was a nice day to be there. It wasn't too cold or too hot. A lot of the animals were out and about. Although, when were looking at the kangaroos all Ostin was interested in was the squirrel. I only had to keep up with three kids which was nice. It also makes me realize I could probably do more with my kids than I usually do. Of course there is never enough time to look at all of the animals. I have made a promise to Ostin that we will go back soon so we can go see the zebras. All in all, it wasn't a bad day. (And it ended much better than it started out.)

Latte anyone?

Today, I was sitting at the table helping Ostin with his homework. He had to look at a picture and put the letter for the beginning sound. We were doing pretty good until we got to the picture of the hotdog with ketchup on it. I asked what the picture was of and he said "latte". My first response was no quickly followed by latte? So, then I asked him what a latte was. He told me that a latte was chocolate in a bowl melted. Ah, I love that boy!

Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband!!!! I miss you. I promise you will eventually get your Valentines and Anniversary card from me. I just won't promise that it will be this week.:) Love you!!!

Happy Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day falling on a Sunday this year, the day for parties and such at school was Friday. We had lots of fun addressing all of our own Valentines. Cailtin even made all of hers this year.

 

Ostin and his Valentines.

 

Cailtin and her Valentines.

 

I think Caitlin's Valentines turned out really good. She did almost all of them herself. I just did the last seven for her because we ran out of time. She did such a good job with them.

 

Caleb and his Valentines.

Caleb Says

My neighbor and I take turns dropping off and picking up the kids each week from school. This week was her week. As she is picking them up today, she overhears a conversation (argument) between her daughter and my oldest son.

Courtney: Caleb, stop running. She (meaning the adult volunteer at the car rider line)told you to stop running!
Caleb: No she didn't.
Caitlin: Yes, she did Caleb.
Caleb: No, she didn't; she commanded me to stop running!