We have had quite an eventful week at our house. Sometimes I forget to post what happened or the news, for the "Oh that is so cute" post. So here is some of what has happened.
Austin- Austin is in debate. He won his very first debate tournament this past week. He debated on "should the military draft be reinstated or not." He will be in the finals in a couple of weeks. He is struggling in geometry so we have hired a tutor...yep I am no help in geometry and his dad is never home. He seems to be catching on with the little bit of extra help. He was also able to start back up with piano lessons. His arm that was in a sling gets tired quickly, but the piano will be a great way to get it in shape again. He also has felt very well this week. In fact he said, "I have waited my whole life to feel this good." Melted my heart.
Alex - Alex is playing flag football. Last game he scored 2 touchdowns. He loves it. He was also asked this week to be the center on a 5th grade basketball team. He is in fourth grade mind you. The coach said they needed height. He is taller than most kids a year or two older than him. I am wondering which of my nephews he will be like. The short one at 6 foot 2. Or the tallest at 6 foot 8. He finished reading 2 Fablehaven books in 2 weeks. He started on the 3rd today.
McKenzie - Kenzie goes to tutor two times a week. She got a 100% on her spelling test this week. That was a big pay-off because she worked so hard. She also got a 99%on her math test. Our friends the Whites, left for China yesterday. They get their baby Wednesday. They have the same guide we had. Kenzie LOVED our guide. She made this sign for her and we put a care package together for them to take to her. Kenzie started to wear make-up. Man, she is getting old.
Maylin - Maylin has been a terrible two this week. If fact she will just say to me, "Me in trouble mom?" I guess she has been in trouble so much this week she just figures she always is. She locked herself in a bathroom at my kids' school. She ran and got to the door before I did. She then shoved the garbage can out so I had to stop and pick up the trash. While doing so, she locked the door. I tried not to panic while I waited. You could hear her yelling and singing in there. Apparently she liked the echo the bathroom made. I could hear her flush and wash her hands. Then she came out and said "Me did it. Mom don't come." Yeah, mom was having a heart attack out in the hall cause she didn't come. This is the second time she has done this. Last time it was at the doctors office. I need to start wearing my running shoes to keep up.
The little boy that Maylin is hugging, told his mom this week that he wanted to marry Maylin. I wouldn't mind he is sweet.
Jay - Jay hasn't been home in weeks. He has been working TONS. But I am not complaining. With the economy the way it is and since we are self-employed and had serious medical bills this summer, we will take the work. He goes to Vegas for a job this month. He will be gone a week.
Laurel - I am trying to keep up with everyone. Not sure how I am doing. I colored my hair again. I am as dark or even darker than my niece...her picture was a couple posts back. My hair is the only thing I can change quickly and with out a lot of effort. The way and rate at which I change my hair is a joke with my hubby's family. Everytime they see me my hair is different.
Austin- Austin is in debate. He won his very first debate tournament this past week. He debated on "should the military draft be reinstated or not." He will be in the finals in a couple of weeks. He is struggling in geometry so we have hired a tutor...yep I am no help in geometry and his dad is never home. He seems to be catching on with the little bit of extra help. He was also able to start back up with piano lessons. His arm that was in a sling gets tired quickly, but the piano will be a great way to get it in shape again. He also has felt very well this week. In fact he said, "I have waited my whole life to feel this good." Melted my heart.
Alex - Alex is playing flag football. Last game he scored 2 touchdowns. He loves it. He was also asked this week to be the center on a 5th grade basketball team. He is in fourth grade mind you. The coach said they needed height. He is taller than most kids a year or two older than him. I am wondering which of my nephews he will be like. The short one at 6 foot 2. Or the tallest at 6 foot 8. He finished reading 2 Fablehaven books in 2 weeks. He started on the 3rd today.
McKenzie - Kenzie goes to tutor two times a week. She got a 100% on her spelling test this week. That was a big pay-off because she worked so hard. She also got a 99%on her math test. Our friends the Whites, left for China yesterday. They get their baby Wednesday. They have the same guide we had. Kenzie LOVED our guide. She made this sign for her and we put a care package together for them to take to her. Kenzie started to wear make-up. Man, she is getting old.
Maylin - Maylin has been a terrible two this week. If fact she will just say to me, "Me in trouble mom?" I guess she has been in trouble so much this week she just figures she always is. She locked herself in a bathroom at my kids' school. She ran and got to the door before I did. She then shoved the garbage can out so I had to stop and pick up the trash. While doing so, she locked the door. I tried not to panic while I waited. You could hear her yelling and singing in there. Apparently she liked the echo the bathroom made. I could hear her flush and wash her hands. Then she came out and said "Me did it. Mom don't come." Yeah, mom was having a heart attack out in the hall cause she didn't come. This is the second time she has done this. Last time it was at the doctors office. I need to start wearing my running shoes to keep up.
The little boy that Maylin is hugging, told his mom this week that he wanted to marry Maylin. I wouldn't mind he is sweet.
Jay - Jay hasn't been home in weeks. He has been working TONS. But I am not complaining. With the economy the way it is and since we are self-employed and had serious medical bills this summer, we will take the work. He goes to Vegas for a job this month. He will be gone a week.
Laurel - I am trying to keep up with everyone. Not sure how I am doing. I colored my hair again. I am as dark or even darker than my niece...her picture was a couple posts back. My hair is the only thing I can change quickly and with out a lot of effort. The way and rate at which I change my hair is a joke with my hubby's family. Everytime they see me my hair is different.
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And I'm sorry little boy hugging Maylin, but I want her to marry my nephew Justin. So find some other girl!
How good to hear how well Austin is doing!
(The) Tiffany
we will have to get Hillary and Austin back together...if there is a child who can argue it is my Hillary. Lee was a big debator in high school, so I blame him for Hillary's tendency to debate all things. She also loves to play the devil's advocate, so it really doesn't matter what she thinks about an issue, just the thrill of the arguement :)
Kim