In the mornings, we are in rush mode to get the twins out the door to wait for the bus. Most mornings, you'll see them eating breakfast, regardless of what it is, out on the driveway.
Some mornings the big kids join us. And sometimes we even get to wait with daddy!
For spirit week, Emily dressed up each day, but the only ones I remembered to grab shots of were mis-matched day and college day.
Most mornings we do the kiss and go line, but since I've been substituting up at their school, I'll park and walk up with them.
My very first day of subbing, the final few minutes of the day, I was bitten by a student. (thankfully, not in any of my children's classes.)
We took a family trip up to an arcade that had bowling and bumper cars and laser tag. It was a good time. The twins were too short to ride the bumper cars, so they pouted and pined over them for the remainder of the day. So, we will have to go back, when they are a little taller. = )
On Fridays the twins have homework, and they are so excited to do it (like the big kids!) = )
I bought a Belgian waffle maker, and they are way better than eggo. = )
It's been flickering cooler weather for a month or two now, so tea has become a favorite around here. Today was the first day of really miserable cold. Winter has begun. = (
Grace and her hello kitty bunny were sleepy.
William noticed that the light on the floor was just like 'seven' (Aunt Rocky's dog.)
Over the weekend we played a ton of games! The scooby doo game, battle ship, monopoly jr, candyland, several card games, and even a few rounds of blood rage. = )
And, after almost two months, and two mechanic shops, I got my car back! It feels so nice to drive it again.
So, the very first thing he did was replace the spark plugs and one of the piston heads (?) that didn't solve the misfire issue, so he went further into the engine. I had a broken tooth on my timing belt, so he replaced that, but it still was not the issue. My sensors were not picking up on whatever the issue was, so he kept running mechanical diagnostics on it. He consulted colleagues, the internet, all with no revelations. Finally, I asked him to bring it into a dealership, and see if they could diagnose it. Within a couple of days we learned that my car does not care for the brand of spark plug he'd put in it all those weeks ago. ugh. Once he replaced them it was good to go.
Upon picking up my car (just in time for our grand rapids
trip) I dropped off the van, since it had some issues. He's replaced the water pump, serpentinite belt, and tie rods. Since we just dropped 3K on the expedition, we did the bare minimum on the van for now.
And, a check engine light came in on my car. He read the code. Apparently my catalytic converter is (possibly) on it's way out, or at least the efficiency is reading as low. The performance of my car is not currently affected, but it is now on the list of things to do. But I'm not willing to let go of my car again just yet.
With the cold approaching, footed pajamas have become the favorite around here. Mostly among the older kids. William loves them, but it makes shot nights a little tougher. = /
The day before my mom left, I accidentally poured my ground beef grease into a sink without a catch. = 0 Despite the low quantity, it was enough to completely block my drain (I'm guessing there were other things, and that this was just the last straw.) My mom brought over chemicals, but even allowing it to sit over night it was not draining.
The next day I went to lows to get plungers and stronger chemicals, but was still unable to get it unclogged. As these things go, Sarah was also having trouble with her drain, so we couldn't even bring dishes over to her house to run them through the dishwasher.
She took half a day off work to fight her drain and won! So, next she came over to our house with her tools and victory and unclogged my drain as well! = )
So, the other day when I made bacon, 4 layers went under the can...I'm not taking any chances. = )
On their breaks, I require the kids to read for 20 minutes each day before they turn on their electronics. They get double time if they read to the twins. Now that William has some sight words under his belt, he was reading to the twins. = ) He's a good reader, and an awesome big brother.
Having this week off for fall break has been nice. It's been a little stay home and a little go go go. But, my mom flew in yesterday, and we are so glad she's back. = )
Just like the rest of the year, October is flying by, so hopefully we can soak up a little more fall fun this weekend!
later days
