My Luck...

Well last week I finally decided to call the dentist and make an appointment. I am very good at always making sure that Todd and the kids go when they should, but I always forget about myself... okay I don't forget, but it is just easier not to go. I have been having problems for about the last month with one of my bottom molars... I was thinking maybe it was cracked and had a cavity. They couldn't get me in just to look at it until the 30th of Sept, so I said okay and thought I would wait it out... my tooth had other plans. Tuesday morning I was eating a blueberry waffle for breakfast and all of sudden I had a really bad pain from that tooth. I finished chewing and swallowed the food, so I could figure out what happened... well part of the tooth was gone! Yes it was cracked and I must have bit down on it wrong and finally broke it off. Other than the sensitivity and sharpness of the tooth it really didn't bother me. Todd thought I was a baby because I said that it hurt... he also wanted to know how long I put the waffle in the toaster (he thought maybe it was hard because I burnt it)... No I didn't burn the waffle... it was soft. Well I couldn't get into the dentist until Wednesday afternoon and I was dreading the news that I was going to receive; however, everything was fine. There is no nerve damage so they are just going to rebuild the tooth up and crown it (no root canal... yeah!). They did put a very thin coating on it and ground down the sharp edges so that I can function normally, but I do need to be careful... I might need to forget about the tootsie rolls in the cupboard for awhile. I did have some of my Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia last night and everything was great (I was hoping that I wouldn't have to give this up for 3 wks!). I don't know why it seems that odd things happen to me and need immediate attention... maybe if I would go to the dentist when I am supposed to I could eliminate some of these.

Lena Fall Festival

This past weekend was the Lena Fall Festivall, so for 2 days we live uptown. I can't believe how my children are just willing to try anything! Cole and Zoe both rode many times on the cars (it is probably Cole's last year as he is just getting way too big for those things) and the dragon roller coaster. Cole and Zoe also had the chance to ride the Scrambler with me just so that they could sqoosh me without getting into trouble. They then ventured over to the "Traffic Jam"... I stood there for a moment and figured that I would have to ride with Zoe if she went and I wasn't so sure that Cole would venture alone. After I watched... I thought well this doesn't look too bad (at least it didn't go upside down and too fast). The 3 of us stood in line patiently waiting... I sat in between the 2 and thought there is no turning back now... This ride would spin around in circles, lift off the base and tilt just a little... The ride started and Cole looked terrified... Zoe just smiled. After the first 2 spins all I could think was I can't believe I didn't think it was that bad... Do not eat an hour before this ride... Halfway through Cole looked at me and said I am going to puke... I just kept telling him to think of something else because if he did it would completely cover me & Zoe. I asked Zoe how she was doing and she said that it was fun! My stomach was not feeling the best either. We made it through the ride... Cole & I didn't feel the best for about an hour and Zoe kept asking us when she could go again... The kids did get the chance to win 3 goldfish - Goldie, Fred and Stripe. The fish are doing great and still with us. Needless to say Zoe & Cole both found out that night that elephant ears and funnel cakes (with apple topping) are a great way to end the night.On Saturday, we ventured out to see the parade, but only after or trip to Pec for tumbling and swimming lessons. The kids loved the parade and of course the huge bag of candy that they received. We then returned uptown Saturday night to do Friday night all over again. We rode more rides and returned to the Traffic Jam twice (before we ate supper). Cole & Zoe talked Todd into riding the Scrambler with them this time... Todd lost his phone is one of the seats (and didn't notice until 20 minutes later)... luckily a Lena resident found it and was going to try to figure out who it belonged to instead of giving it to the "carney" guy. The kids also thought they needed the paw print tattoo, so we of course went to the end of the street... they looked great when they were done and were so proud of them!
We took the kids home to rest and meet up with their sitter, Breanna, for the rest of night... Todd & I then went back uptown so that we could go to our annual beer garden visit. As always my brother, Mike, joined us... It was a good time... It is always great to see everyone (and ones that only come around once a year)... It is; however, not a good thing when those people think you need a little more to drink... especially when they are handing you shots... I had a very long walk home and couldn't wait for my head to hit the pillow.

Sunday was just a lazy day... everyone felt fine, but very exhausted from the fun-filled weekend. Our good friends, the Foley's, came over and relaxed with us while the kids played. It is always great to have other little ones around to play... especially little guy Aiden! Cole and Zoe just love him and were trying to show their dad how they would be a great big brother and big sister if there was a little one around. Todd didn't fall for it...

It is just fine that this weekend only happens once a year... I am getting too old for all of this!

Homework, Homework and More Homework!

Okay so this is the 2nd full week of school and Cole has had homework everyday except last Friday. The teachers told us during the open house that they would have homework 2-4 times a week. It is work that is done in 15 minutes, but wow what an adjustment for the parents!!! We are so used to enjoying our time outside and just going with the flow... now we have to manage dinner, homework and baths by 8pm every night. I think the adjustment might be harder on the parents than the children. The other night the kids and I ventured to Freeport as I was in need of velcro for my daycare displays... Needless to say that I felt rushed. I knew where I needed to go and that we needed to grab supper, but I also knew that homework and baths were waiting at home. The teachers let us know that we will only be getting more with spelling tests coming in the 2nd quarter. Now I know why I dreaded school so much... Homework every night!

The School Girl

Zoe returned home from her 1st day of Preschool still grinning from ear to ear. She had a wonderful time and was ready to tell me all about it... She learned a new song and story, but couldn't remember all of them. She said that she played with her good friends, Sarah and Kamryn, during recess. She also said that she made a lot of new friends, but was a little disappointed when she couldn't remember their names. I reassured her that she will remember them as this is only her first day. I was relieved to hear that she didn't talk during nap/quiet time... I figured that she would take after me and have a hard time "refraining from unnecessary talking". She loved showing me all of the projects she completed today and even the letter that she made for me. Zoe seems all grown up... there is no turning back now...

The Bus

Zoe's 1st day of riding the bus... I had thoughts that maybe at the last minute she wouldn't get on, but I guess mom doesn't always know everything. She got on the bus with Cole and Hunter (one of my daycare kids) and didn't look back... Just as Cole had done. They all sat together in one seat and I could see Zoe just smiling from ear to ear once she sat down. My mom was here as she was with Cole on his first day. I did hold up and no waterworks from me... Todd thought for sure that I would. It was however a little different to put the kids on the bus and come back in with no one in tail... And no daycare kids coming for 10 minutes (it was actually quiet in my house for a moment... this is a rare occasion that I might just begin to love!). I haven't received a call from the school yet, so she is doing just fine and loving it (which is exactly what I had expected deep down... it doesn't hurt for a mom to pray deep down that maybe her little girl didn't want to leave her). I was a little worried because she started with a stuffy nose and cough in the middle of the night... all I could think was that school just started and this stuff cannot be starting already, but the change in weather could be the culprit. I can't wait for her to get off the bus and tell me about her day...

Preschool Open House

Zoe had her preschool open house this morning. She couldn't wait to go... in fact, she was up at 6:30am. Over the summer Zoe was known for sleeping until 8am... and for the past week she would at least sleep until 7:30am. I heard the well known question... "When do I get to go school?"... this morning about every 10 min. We had to take Cole to school this morning as he thought since mom didn't have any kids here that he didn't have to ride the bus. We then had to wait until 9am, so we went over to Aunt Tracy's house to visit and play with Race. Zoe ended up playing with one of her daycare kids, Lucas, and was content until I mentioned leaving... I couldn't drive to the school fast enough! Once we got in there... mom was all forgotten. We walked around the classroom and put all of our supplies away. We even found our towel cubbie and placed our Tweety towel in its place. We then headed out to the hall to find our cubbie... we had to search for the "star" (this is Zoe's shape/item she choose). We walked up and down the halls to find the bathroom, gym, nurse's office, cafeteria and the office. We did see Mrs. Gerbode and Zoe wouldn't say a word... I mentioned to Zoe that she was the principal... Zoe looked at me and said, "I only go to her office when I am in trouble." All I could think was... Cole must have told you that. I told her that Mrs. Gerbode is very nice and she will talk with her if she is misbehaving and not following the rules. We did venture back in the classroom as Zoe wanted to play... She was cooking and found the dress-up clothes. It took me an hour to talk her into leaving... I did try to get her to leave by telling her that we were going to see Grandma, but she said Grandma would be okay by herself (sorry Grandma!). She was having such a great time and cannot wait to go back tomorrow! So this is where by baby goes to school and leaves me for 2 days a week... She is growing up so fast! Is there a way to freeze time??

Cupcakes

The neighbor's grandson recently celebrated his 7th birthday and invited Cole & Zoe over for a treat. Of course, they loved the cupcakes and had to bring extra home to eat!!! I think Cole gets his eating habits from his father! (hahaha) Zoe's choice was the chocolate cupcake... hmmmm.... just like me!