There was another reason we took school of this week.
We had dentist and doctor appointments.
We'll start with the dentist.
1. Megan got a good report, even though she needs to brush better. Her 12 year molars are coming in.
It was really cool to see her adult teeth pushing out the baby teeth on the x-ray, I bet she doesn't even know what is going on in her mouth. No cavities.
2. Courtney got a good report too. She does a great job at brushing her teeth, her only problem was that one of her sealants came off, so they had to redo it. She got that one replaced plus another two put on yesterday. And of course, we have to pay for them to replace that one! No cavities.
3. I also got a good report! No cavities, no root canals needed, and no crowns needed! Well, I do need jaw surgery, but besides that. :) I also got told that I floss good because my gums were not red at all. I floss because my teeth are so crooked and that is the only way to get food out. I make it a point to take care of my teeth. I also talked to the dentist about jaw surgery and he really didn't have much to say. He told me different ways I could calm my jaw joint down right now because it's been pretty bad lately. I also told him I might need to sit with this for awhile because we can't do surgery for awhile (due to funds!) plus I need to sit in braces for about a year.
Doctor report
Megan had her 9 year check up today and passed with flying colors. She gained 6 pounds this year and grew 4 1/2 inches! The doctor said that is more than usual! She checked her all out and said she looks great! Since she grew so much, she made sure her hips were still aligned and they were, so that is good. I will take her back in a year.
Now, there is so much to do around here to get ready for Thanksgiving on Sunday, where do I even start???
Friday, November 16, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Oh Children!
1. You know you have been studying too much about witches when you see all three children riding a broomstick around the house saying, "We are the witches of Blackbird Pond."
We just finished reading that book.
My reply, "Please don't hit my walls!"
2. I was in my bedroom sorting laundry and I hear Christian dump out his ENTIRE box of blocks. I go in there and ask him what he is doing and he says, "Making a mess!" Yes you are!!! I asked him, "Who taught you to do this?" Guess what he said? "Courtney!"
Of course, Courtney comes along and says, "Let's dump out your container of balls too and make a bigger mess!"
As I write this, I can hear even more toys being brought out of the closet.
I hope they have time later to clean the mess up!
( I just heard Megan say, "Let's dump out all your books." If they take all his books off his bookshelf, they will SURELY be busy later.)
Courtney just came to me and said, "You should see Christian's room, what a disaster!!"
We just finished reading that book.
My reply, "Please don't hit my walls!"
2. I was in my bedroom sorting laundry and I hear Christian dump out his ENTIRE box of blocks. I go in there and ask him what he is doing and he says, "Making a mess!" Yes you are!!! I asked him, "Who taught you to do this?" Guess what he said? "Courtney!"
Of course, Courtney comes along and says, "Let's dump out your container of balls too and make a bigger mess!"
As I write this, I can hear even more toys being brought out of the closet.
I hope they have time later to clean the mess up!
( I just heard Megan say, "Let's dump out all your books." If they take all his books off his bookshelf, they will SURELY be busy later.)
Courtney just came to me and said, "You should see Christian's room, what a disaster!!"
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Our Week...
Our week is going great, we are taking a break from full-time school this week. We are still doing a little bit everyday, but not everything. I figured that we have a really crazy week and we need some time to catch up on everything else that is going on. Most public schools will get some of next week off, so I figure we need a break too. We are going to be back to full-time school next week, especially when we have nothing going on!
I guess I could say that we are doing a different sort of "school." The girls have gotten out some art supplies that Megan got for her birthday and they have been busy making pictures. (Art class) We have also written out Thanksgiving play and have practiced it a few times. The girls are having a blast! (English, math, creative arts, reading). Hopefully we can get this put together by Sunday, I think we will. Matt and I may need to play some Native American parts, but that is ok, we'll make it a family affair. :)
I guess I could say that we are doing a different sort of "school." The girls have gotten out some art supplies that Megan got for her birthday and they have been busy making pictures. (Art class) We have also written out Thanksgiving play and have practiced it a few times. The girls are having a blast! (English, math, creative arts, reading). Hopefully we can get this put together by Sunday, I think we will. Matt and I may need to play some Native American parts, but that is ok, we'll make it a family affair. :)
Monday, November 12, 2012
Crazy Weekend is over!
We had four parties this weekend and celebrated Megan's 9th birthday.
1. Megan's swimming party.
2. Party at our house afterwards.
3. Nephew's baptism.
4. Neice's birthday
I think I am partied out! But really, the fun is only beginning!
I am hosting Thanksgiving at my house on Sunday and this may be more work than Megan's birthday parties! I am anxious to do it and am looking forward to it..
Along with getting ready for the Thanksgiving on Sunday, our week is filled with other activities! How does this happen?? So many things are going on that I may take a break from our scheduled curriculum and work on some other things with my girls this week to lighten the load.
We still need to learn our AWANA verses and continue to work on Phonics with Courtney. We need to finish history for Megan from last week and we have two chapters left to read in The Witch of Blackbird Pond. I think we may also keep going on Math for both girls and English for Megan.
But otherwise we have nothing today, we give four piano lessons tomorrow night and grandma may come in. Megan also has a dance class from 3-4. On Wednesday, we have our class at the Homeschool Learning Center at 11, a Pioneer event at the library from 3:30-5:30, and AWANA at 6:45.
On Thursday morning, us three girls get the joy of visiting the dentist and Megan has dance at 4:15.
Megan is supposed to have her 9 year checkup at the doctor at 9 am Friday and we have a field trip to the Omaha Community Playhouse at 10 am. I have to change something here.:)
Busy week plus I need to get ready for Sunday. I need to figure out how to cook a turkey (this is one of the reasons why I want to have Thanksgiving!) and get all the other food I need. I also want to set the tables nice, so I need to get out my good dishes and get them all washed up. The girls would also like to do some crafts and write a Thanksgiving play. This definitely falls under the "school" category. I have a play in mind and we just need to sit down and write it. This will also need props, so we need to get busy, but I am excited about it! It will be great public speaking practice for my children. We think we are even going to give Christian some parts!
We have been studying about the first Thanksgiving in school. I think I finally know the difference between the Pilgrims and the Puritans! And so does Megan (and actually Courtney because she listens to history more than we think!). Our American history is so interesting! What a great week to study it!
1. Megan's swimming party.
2. Party at our house afterwards.
3. Nephew's baptism.
4. Neice's birthday
I think I am partied out! But really, the fun is only beginning!
I am hosting Thanksgiving at my house on Sunday and this may be more work than Megan's birthday parties! I am anxious to do it and am looking forward to it..
Along with getting ready for the Thanksgiving on Sunday, our week is filled with other activities! How does this happen?? So many things are going on that I may take a break from our scheduled curriculum and work on some other things with my girls this week to lighten the load.
We still need to learn our AWANA verses and continue to work on Phonics with Courtney. We need to finish history for Megan from last week and we have two chapters left to read in The Witch of Blackbird Pond. I think we may also keep going on Math for both girls and English for Megan.
But otherwise we have nothing today, we give four piano lessons tomorrow night and grandma may come in. Megan also has a dance class from 3-4. On Wednesday, we have our class at the Homeschool Learning Center at 11, a Pioneer event at the library from 3:30-5:30, and AWANA at 6:45.
On Thursday morning, us three girls get the joy of visiting the dentist and Megan has dance at 4:15.
Megan is supposed to have her 9 year checkup at the doctor at 9 am Friday and we have a field trip to the Omaha Community Playhouse at 10 am. I have to change something here.:)
Busy week plus I need to get ready for Sunday. I need to figure out how to cook a turkey (this is one of the reasons why I want to have Thanksgiving!) and get all the other food I need. I also want to set the tables nice, so I need to get out my good dishes and get them all washed up. The girls would also like to do some crafts and write a Thanksgiving play. This definitely falls under the "school" category. I have a play in mind and we just need to sit down and write it. This will also need props, so we need to get busy, but I am excited about it! It will be great public speaking practice for my children. We think we are even going to give Christian some parts!
We have been studying about the first Thanksgiving in school. I think I finally know the difference between the Pilgrims and the Puritans! And so does Megan (and actually Courtney because she listens to history more than we think!). Our American history is so interesting! What a great week to study it!
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Bedtime
It seems a lot lately that when we get home from something in the evening, Christian is sound asleep in the car and I just put him to bed with his clothes still, I do not put his pajamas on. Do I want to wake him up by putting pajamas on or just put him in his bed and let him sleep?
Last night was one of those such occasions. We got home from church about 8:45 and Christian was sound asleep in his carseat. I took his coat and shoes off and laid him in his bed. His diaper wasn't too wet, so I let that be.
When he woke up this morning I had to think twice about why he still had his clothes on from yesterday. He didn't seem to care. I'm glad he's still little and doesn't care!
PS The other day he showed us how he can get his foot up to the top of the railing of his crib. Megan sometimes gets him out of bed and this is how he "helps" because she is not tall enough to pull him out. He puts his leg over and they work together! We need to switch to a toddler better really soon!
Last night was one of those such occasions. We got home from church about 8:45 and Christian was sound asleep in his carseat. I took his coat and shoes off and laid him in his bed. His diaper wasn't too wet, so I let that be.
When he woke up this morning I had to think twice about why he still had his clothes on from yesterday. He didn't seem to care. I'm glad he's still little and doesn't care!
PS The other day he showed us how he can get his foot up to the top of the railing of his crib. Megan sometimes gets him out of bed and this is how he "helps" because she is not tall enough to pull him out. He puts his leg over and they work together! We need to switch to a toddler better really soon!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Third Time is a Charm...
The third time to the orthodontist means hearing the same thing again. This advice was yet different from the other two orthodontists that I have visited.
Orthodonitst #1 said to break my bottom jaw.
Orthodontist #2 said to break my top jaw.
Orthodontist #3 said I need both broken!! Yikes!
This last one also said I would need to be in braces about 1- 1 1/2 years before surgery (the other ones only said 9 months), then surgery, then another 6 months in braces. It would be about a two year ordeal.
He also said if I don't get this done, things are going to get worse. I may ruin my jaw joint and I will continue having pain along with cracking my teeth.
Surgery would involve a day in the hospital or surgical center, maybe overnight, liquid diet for about 6 weeks while my jaw is healing, they would rubberband it shut with "surgical hooks" on my braces (They do this so you can take the rubberbands off to brush your teeth). I would need about 5-6 weeks for full recovery.
Surgery would include 1. top jaw. they would split my top jaw down the middle to expand it.
2. bottom jaw, they would break the back by my molars and add filling to bring my jaw forward.
Sounds like fun, huh?? Again, anybody have a chunk of money sitting around? Not only is it a lot to endure, I have to pay an arm and leg for it! But do I want pain the rest of my life? It is under consideration.
Orthodonitst #1 said to break my bottom jaw.
Orthodontist #2 said to break my top jaw.
Orthodontist #3 said I need both broken!! Yikes!
This last one also said I would need to be in braces about 1- 1 1/2 years before surgery (the other ones only said 9 months), then surgery, then another 6 months in braces. It would be about a two year ordeal.
He also said if I don't get this done, things are going to get worse. I may ruin my jaw joint and I will continue having pain along with cracking my teeth.
Surgery would involve a day in the hospital or surgical center, maybe overnight, liquid diet for about 6 weeks while my jaw is healing, they would rubberband it shut with "surgical hooks" on my braces (They do this so you can take the rubberbands off to brush your teeth). I would need about 5-6 weeks for full recovery.
Surgery would include 1. top jaw. they would split my top jaw down the middle to expand it.
2. bottom jaw, they would break the back by my molars and add filling to bring my jaw forward.
Sounds like fun, huh?? Again, anybody have a chunk of money sitting around? Not only is it a lot to endure, I have to pay an arm and leg for it! But do I want pain the rest of my life? It is under consideration.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
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