Chloe had her spelling bee yesterday. I could say she was one of 8 out of 60,000 students, but that is totally misleading since there are only 31 in her entire grade. And, there is one 8th grade class in our tiny district. So, she was there representing her district of 31. It was actually Chloe herself who pointed this out to me. Still -- my kid is in a spelling bee! Whoo Hoo!
Anyway, about three words into the gig the adult giving the test said, "High. Let us high to the playground before chores. High." Huh? The parents looked around. High? Can that be right?
Actually it is spelled HIE. Hie.
Learned something new! And by the way Chloe did not place, but was given a $30. gift card to Powells Bookstore.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
A strong cup of coffee would have been better
Oh, Mommies, yuck. Woke up this morning to raccoons having scattered our trash all over the lawn, and it wasn't pretty: dirty diapers, coffee filters, trash from bathrooms, and empty Eggo boxes (yes normally we recycle, am not sure why they got put in the trash. And yes, frugal friends, sometimes I make my own waffles, or Nolan makes them).
My day can only get better, right?
My day can only get better, right?
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
City wide track meet
Here is baby, waiting and wanting dinner. Put the camera down, silly mommy, and gimme my pasta medley!
I keep forgetting to post our pictures from last Saturday's meet. Here is Megan taking off in her relay race.
Megan's relay team didn't place, but Megan got first in hurdles in her heat!!!
Brian placed third in his heat in hurdles, and had fun doing it!
Believe it or not, I am sad to see track end. Most the of their meets were in good weather, and the younger two kids had friends who went, so they just ran around, too. Lucky for me I can have a kid in track for ... eight more years, and that's without counting baby Emmeline!!!!!
Mothers Day
Dear readers, I do hope you all had a wonderful Mothers Day! There is a lot of very moving, impressive, beautiful writing about motherhood on blogs right now. It's been a joy to read, thanks to you, authors!!! When my hubby was in Santa Fe (snacking on Airborne, see previous post!) he thoughtfully picked up a beautiful pair of of turquoise earrings and necklace for me, and gave me a sweet card. Awwwww. MOST IMPORTANTLY my ten year old daughter made me a chocolate pie from scratch. Crust from scratch, all of it! Is that not the best thing you've ever heard of? What a sweetheart! And, someone woke me up before 7:00am to serve me Cheerios in bed. Almost forgot!
Our lives are moving at the speed of light it seems. Our twins are at Outdoor School; it's opening week of our 7-8th grade cabaret; our relatives want to secure times this summer to visit; one of my kids' grades had a lice outbreak; Nolan is singing "Penny Lane" in the talent show; we hosted a Cinco de Mayo party for my husband's firm; (this required shopping for a dress, and purchasing of said dress without trying it on first. It was too big. Had to wear a belt of gold doggie bones, yes that's right, and a jacket to hide how huge it was on me.) and most pressing on my mind is Emmeline's hips seem to be too flexible. It was my husband who noticed it first -- they rotate too far out, as if her knees could rotate backwards to reach the floor when she is sitting. STAT to the PED!!!!!!!! She isn't in pain, and because we have been through hip issues before (Legg Calve Perthes, email me if you want info!) I know one day's difference makes no difference at all. She puts weight on her legs, jumps, etc. so it's not interfering with anything right now ... just gives me the heebie geebies.
Okay that was a lot of boring stuff, and I know y'all don't really care about that. Let's see some pictures, cuz I know why you are here!!!
Edit: pictures will be posted next time baby sleeps.
Our lives are moving at the speed of light it seems. Our twins are at Outdoor School; it's opening week of our 7-8th grade cabaret; our relatives want to secure times this summer to visit; one of my kids' grades had a lice outbreak; Nolan is singing "Penny Lane" in the talent show; we hosted a Cinco de Mayo party for my husband's firm; (this required shopping for a dress, and purchasing of said dress without trying it on first. It was too big. Had to wear a belt of gold doggie bones, yes that's right, and a jacket to hide how huge it was on me.) and most pressing on my mind is Emmeline's hips seem to be too flexible. It was my husband who noticed it first -- they rotate too far out, as if her knees could rotate backwards to reach the floor when she is sitting. STAT to the PED!!!!!!!! She isn't in pain, and because we have been through hip issues before (Legg Calve Perthes, email me if you want info!) I know one day's difference makes no difference at all. She puts weight on her legs, jumps, etc. so it's not interfering with anything right now ... just gives me the heebie geebies.
Okay that was a lot of boring stuff, and I know y'all don't really care about that. Let's see some pictures, cuz I know why you are here!!!
Edit: pictures will be posted next time baby sleeps.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Gotta love that man ...
My husband flew to New Mexico to get an award. This is the email I got from him: To be extra safe I purchased a hand sanitizer here at the airport. However - I didn't read the Airborne directions and popped it my mouth - turns out it was an effervescent tablet to be placed in water - my mouth started foaming - I'm sure I scared some here in the boarding area....Sent by my BlackBerry Wireless
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Again with the cold?
You probably will not be able to tell Emmeline has another cold. But to her momma this picture shows her little eyes swollen and red, weepy and congested. So if you have been wondering why there have been no new entries ... baby with a cold taking all our attention.
On a more colorful note Chloe went to a fun birthday party last weekend. The girls went on a scavenger hunt at a local mall. One objective they had was to give the Queen for the Day a makeover. They look so happy and energetic in these shots!
It is fun to see Chloe smiling and being silly, because she is really working hard right now. She is acting attorney in her class mock trial; she is on the track team; she just completed piano exams; she is in cabaret which practices during the weeks & on Saturdays and Sundays; she just won the district spelling bee and has the county bee coming up. I don't think eighth grade was like this when I was in junior high.
On a more colorful note Chloe went to a fun birthday party last weekend. The girls went on a scavenger hunt at a local mall. One objective they had was to give the Queen for the Day a makeover. They look so happy and energetic in these shots!
It is fun to see Chloe smiling and being silly, because she is really working hard right now. She is acting attorney in her class mock trial; she is on the track team; she just completed piano exams; she is in cabaret which practices during the weeks & on Saturdays and Sundays; she just won the district spelling bee and has the county bee coming up. I don't think eighth grade was like this when I was in junior high.
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