Peek-a-boo.....

It's been a while since I have blogged but believe me, if you knew how crazy the last four months have been you would understand. The kids are back, full swing involved with their activities. Monday is Boy Scouts, Tuesday is Leaders club and Girl Scouts, Wednesday is tutoring for Maddie and evening Mass, Thursday the kids have, so Friday is my only break which is usually spent with a house full of kids spending the night here. Victoria just celebrated her 14 birthday on Dec 7th. It's surreal that I have a teenage daughter. I remember very clearly being 14 years old, which makes it all the more scary! We have been having a great time celebrating Advent and preparing for Christmas. Here is a great site for Advent Karen Edmisten's No Panic" series for Advent.
We have been implementing most of these activities into our daily lives. This weekend we are doing an indoor camp-in with the Boy Scouts and then going on a three mile hike Sat. morning. I am kinda worried to see how truly out of shape I am. I hope someone is bringing an oxygen tank.

Bitter Sweet.......

I went in yesterday to review Maddie's IQ test. Her IQ is normal (SWEET)! But, that doesn't give me any answers to why she has a hard time learning (BITTER). So I guess we wait some more (the story of my life right now).

Update on Maddie

As my friends and family already know, we have been trying to get some answers as to why Maddie struggles so much in school. Unfortunately we hit another dead end. We took Maddie to her Pediatrician who suggested that we take her to a Psychologist. Today we took her to the Psychologist who now suggested that I go back to the school and demand testing. So basically, I have spent two months running in circles and wasting a lot of money just to be referred off. I contacted Maddie's principal moments ago and she is going to check into having her tested. I really want her to be able to have a fresh start for 2nd grade. I am praying we can get her tested before school starts. Hopefully I will have a positive update.

Also, speaking of "schools", Victoria is going back to the Charter School next year. Pulling her out and putting her in public school went awful. Public school is definitely not for us. Victoria was sad to hear she was leaving her new school, but she understood why and is okay with the situation.
Here's hoping for a better school year next year!

Well last week wasn't anywhere near as productive as I had hoped. But, if I first you don't succeed......

This is just a quick list of things I would like to accomplish, I will update as needed:

• clean up laundry room
• finish pantry
• make appt. for Jeep
• clean out refrigerator
• update blog at least twice this week
• Pick up B-day gift
• reconfigure budget
  

I need to start making myself more accountable for what needs to get done for the week and I am hoping if I put it out here I will feel more pressured to actually get it done. I will add more as needed.

Tuesday:

• two loads of laundry
• pick up cat food
• pick up rubbing alcohol
• sweep and mop kitchen
• prayers
• Start cleaning pantry

Wednesday:

• one load of laundry
• work on pantry
• prayers

Thursday:

• finish pantry (It is *really* unorganized)
• Library
• prayers
• Corn Roast
• one load of laundry

Friday:

• one load of laundry
• prayers
• dust

Saturday:

• one load of laundry
• prayers
• family day

Sunday :

• Church

Monday:

• Bedroom
• Bathroom
• prayers
• one load of laundry

FOR TODAY (July 5th 2009)...

Outside my window...is an overcast, drizzly day, I am so happy it held off yesterday.

I am thinking... about my plans for the upcoming week, I like to try to keep the children busy during the summer

I am thankful for...all my blessings, God is truly good
From the kitchen...a cluttered mess is waiting on me. I was so busy cooking yesterday I didn't stop to straighten up behind myself

I am wearing...my Pj's still...it is a lazy day for me

I am reading...Conversion Diary. A wonderful blog my dear friend turned me onto. It is a blog of a woman who was once an Atheist and now a devout Catholic.

I am hoping...my family is able to stop by and see us tomorrow before they head home to PA.

I am hearing...infomercials. Someone left the TV on.

Around the house...is pretty quiet Rodney took Maddie fishing and Victoria is at the lake

One of my favorite things...slow summer months.

A few plans for the rest of the week: I am still working on it, but I know we are going to the Science Center on Tuesday.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Maddie at South Park waiting to watch the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

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A closet cabinet meeting????