Archive for August, 2005
Nana - We will miss you
My Nana (mom’s mom) passed away yesterday afternoon in Demorest, GA. She was 85 years old. She and my Pop had been married for 67 years. She lived a full and wonderful life. I know that she has her perfect body now that we know we get when we get to […]
Brantley’s Surgery
If you will - put this on your prayer list. Brantley will be having laser surgery on September 6th to begin the process of removing the birthmark from her face.
Checking Out
Yesterday I received a call from the school nurse. Hunter was in her office and was not a happy camper. He was complaining that his mouth hurt. I checked him out and after a visit to the doctor found out that he has an inflamed salivary gland. Apparently it is pretty painful. […]
Cashing in the Stickers
For the past few months the kids have been earning stickers for helping out with tasks around the house. These included: setting the table, unloading the dishwasher, cleaning the playroom, cleaning their rooms, etc. Each of them had to earn 20 stickers in order to earn something of their choice. Both […]
End of the Week Wrap-Up
When Hunter got home today - he again looked exhausted. I asked if he wanted to go next door and play with Lucy. His reply, “Mom it’s been a really busy day - I just want to talk.”
It’s been a great week. He loves Deer Valley, Mrs. Slay, and his […]The First Day of Kindergarten
It must have been exhausting!!! When I got to afterschool care to pick him up - he was almost asleep.
I did fairly well yesterday morning. I did have a few tears, but no crying. He was so excited for the bus to come and pick him up. He got […]Less than 12 hours…..
Til the bright yellow bus will pull up and my child will get on!!! He is pumped!!! Woke up this morning mad that I was making him go to preschool one more day.
Check back with me tomorrow and see how many boxes of kleenexes I went through!Walking on Water
Last night I went in to check on Hunter during bath time. I observed him putting one foot on top of the water and then attempting to put the other, then getting very angry. I asked what the problem was. His reply, “I can’t walk on water.” I tried to explain that […]
Unwelcomed Guest
Brantley woke up this morning with a mild case of Chickenpox. Apparently Hunter had them two weeks ago while I was in North Carolina and they appeared as insect bites when I got home. The Dr. told us that Brantley’s case is extremely mild which is typical in children who have had the […]
Count Down to Kindergarten
It has begun, 3 days and counting. The supplies are bagged and ready to go for Meet the Teacher day Monday, the backpack and lunch box are appropriately labeled, and Hunter is getting so giddy about Wednesday. We are looking forward to his year. He will have Mrs. Slay as a teacher. […]