March Madness

During March I participated in a Slice of Life Challenge. This is where we were committed to write a piece of our life each day. Needless to say there were several posts about the girls. So I thought I would link to them. Many are very cute and just go to show I have the most wonderful girls in the world!

I sweet

Heart Pains

Bedtime Saga

Shoe Shopping

It's Raining

Emma's IEP Review

Ornery Children

Lovin' my Girls

Make a Smilebox greeting

My Big Grown Up Girl

Ahh, the joy of going to the salon. Well at least for an adult, but when you are talking about Emma Lynne...that is a different story entirely. Evidently the thought of having her hair cut is so distressful the girl will be beat red screaming at the top of her lungs while sitting on my lap and my mom holding her face while the hairstylist cuts her hair. Needless to say we haven't been back since summer. After being two weeks home with the long haired beauty who cries and runs away when she sees the hairbrush and rubberbands, I decided Mommy had enough. After the girls went to bed last night I got online and googled kids haircuts and found a delightful salon-Kuts for Kids. I called this morning and it was a drop in and no appointment was needed. I went ahead and told them that I would be coming in and that my daughter had Down syndrome, so she would need a little extra time. No problem! Stated the young lady on the phone.

I called Nana and she came by. She decided to take Gracie with her and Emma and I were able to go ALONE to the salon. I told her we were going to get our hair cut because we were big, pretty girls. Much to my astonishment she said Okay!

We walked into a a very cute salon with scriptures written on the sky blue walls and very inviting toys. Emma went in said hello to the receptionist and began to play. A few minutes alter it was her turn, she went right up to the hairstylist who was just as a nice as can be. She got into her "car" and drive herself to a FABULOUS haircut. She wouldn't let me take a picture of the back, but it is in a wedge. But what I loved most of all is that the hairsylist made her feel safe and there was no crying, no screaming and best of all...FRIES for all after the appointment!!!

Summer break coming to a close

Where does time go? I can't believe that the summer is almost over. The girls and I have had a fun time, but I am looking forward to the new school year. I am still teaching 5th grade, but this year instead of all subjects I will only be teaching Language Arts and Social Studies. My co-teacher will teach Math and Science. I am very excited about this. Reading and writing are my passion!

Emma is doing so well. WORDS, WORDS, and MORE WORDS!!! We kept hearing new words everyday. She is trying to say more by repeated what we say. It is so awesome. Thank you Miss Kim and Miss Carolyn!! We are looking forward to another wonderful year. Emma will be in a developmental Pre-K program with a lower class size, but same teachers and Speech Path!! Woohooo!!

Gracie is doing the same!! Opinionated and Sassy!

I know I always promise to blog more, but with school starting I am sure it will be a while!

Hugs!

What a Time

Wow! I can't believe the first week of Summer Break is gone! Of course, I have had a lot of fun with the girls, but Gracie got sick first and now Emma is. I am hoping we get this over with and from here on out we are all WELL!!


In April, We had a really bad storm and our roof was totaled. We were able to get it replaced with 36 dollars to spare from the insurance check. Then the AC went out and was replaced. But, that was a blessing in disguise because it has been HOT, HOT, HOT and now we don't have to worry about it and we have been very cool..who knew your AC was supposed to cycle on and off! :-)

The girls are doing well. Craig found out today he is going to be moving into a three bedroom house. Thank you to his friend who made this available. I have some Professional Development this week, but then I will off to spend time with my little ladies! Hugs to all!!!