Updates

Three quick updates
#1: Since C ended up finishing his Sparkie book last week, this week they gave him a new workbook. Before AWANA started Wednesday night, Daddy had mentioned to one of the leaders that C had no sections because he had finished his book-again. She said they knew that and were trying to figure out what to give him to work on. On our way home that night, C told us that he had a new book and that "it took them a long time to find it for him." This book does have some "worksheet" type pages along with verses. And these verses are longer and harder. Good. He needs something to challenge him. Now his goal is to finish this book by the end of the year.

#2: The mail lady DID come back to get my mail the other day. I was at least nice enough to put it back in the box with the flag up. The next day I had cards to go out. I stood at the door and watched to make sure that she took them. She saw me and just waved.

#3: This morning we went back to the eye doctor for C to be fitted for his sports glasses. Poor guy. Remember those old fashioned, big, white, chunky sports glasses? These are NOT like that. These are actually very nice looking. They have ordered the lenses and they should be in next week, so he should have them by the time he starts PeeWee baseball (sign ups are today). Unfortunately, insurance does not cover any of these frames or lenses. Thank goodness we just got tax return money back.

My fingers are frozen!

Pardon me if there are errors in this post; it is bitter cold here! My fingers aren't working properly! When I turned my computer on this morning, the temperature said -2! (Wonder if my brother wants to come visit?) We had to go out this morning, and when we left the temp in the car said 9. By the time we came home it was up to 18. I don't think it's going to get much warmer than that.

And why did we have to go out? I took K girl to the doctor. I was pretty positive that she had an ear infection. She has been complaining that her right ear hurt and she has been so, very, extra, (etc) moody! Last time she was like that, she had an infection. But alas! No infection! And no strep! Nothing to justify her moods! But the doctor did say that one of the tubes in her ear is starting to move. That is probably why her ear "hurt." And she might have a touch of a viral infection. But nothing major. The dr said to keep her on Tylenol if need be. You bet! No hesitation on my part!

We also got to eat lunch with Daddy, get K's hair cut, go to the post office, and pay a bill. Oh the benefits of homeschooling! Now that I'm home, I don't plan on going anywhere for the rest of the day! I am staying inside and getting warm!

C's doctor's appointment

C had his 6 year well-child appointment today. We have recently switched doctors and this was his first appointment with this doctor. K has seen her before, but not C. He did very well at answering the doctor's questions and everything was good when she checked him out. He is 3 feet 8.25 inches tall and only weighs 38 pounds. Later when I asked the nurse his weight/height figures so that I could write them down, she didn't think there was any way that a 6 year old could only weigh that much. He is in the 5th percentile for weight. The doctor never said that she was worried about his weight but she does want him to try to eat more and wants him to go back to drinking whole milk instead of 2%. I guess we need to fatten him up.

When we left, the office gave him some books and stickers to take home. I was very disappointed in the books. They gave him a chapter book (since he is such a great reader) that I threw away. We will go and buy him one to replace it. For those of you who know me, that's drastic measures for me when it comes to books. I actually called the dr's office and complained about the book. It has some language in it that is not appropriate for any kid--not just mine or his age. You'd think a pediatrician's office would screen what they give out a little better. Hopefully next time will be a little more positive.