18 More Days Until School!

Is it September yet? I keep repeating the words "I love my children" but it's not working anymore! LOL.

So, Eric was sweet yesterday. He was feeling "manly" and decided it was a good day to go shopping at Home Depot. He went all alone so he could have some quality tool time...so, I didn't hear from him for a couple hours. Well, he walks in and tells me the story...he went to HD and walked around pricing all the things he needs to get. (some projects we need to have done) Anyway, he left there without purchasing anything and ended up at the Game Stop looking at stuff for the kids. He knew how bad Ryan and Alex wanted the new Madden 09 game for the xbox so he decided instead of spending money on himself he got the game for them. Then he felt he needed to get Emma something while he was there, so he got her a Hannah Montana music game for her DS. Now, Bo didn't get anything special because he was, once again, at the beach with Jacob. (spoiled brat) :) Kevin has been promised a trip to PetSmart today to get some vitamins for the bird and some new sand for his hermit crab. (that's what he requested as his "treat") Now, of course, Big Alex is asking me what kind of car he is getting for his birthday??! Hahahaha...he's funny! I told him we need a new one FIRST! ;) Then MY surprise was dinner out last night! We packed up the family and went to the Eagle Diner for dinner. The kids were great and we pigged out. It was a nice Saturday! :) And I am starting to think (no, I KNOW) I have the most unselfish husband in the world) :)

Well, today is the football picnic. We won't stay long...just long enough to show our faces and eat.

I am homeschooling Elliott this year...I have been putting together a "curriculum" for him this past week. He is sooooooooooo ready for pre-k (and he so advanced) We thought of putting him into a pre-school, but all the programs are too easy for Elliott. He already counts to 100, knows his abc's upper and lower case...his word recognition is amazing...he isn't writing yet, but can spell and type words on the computer. (he types everyone's names without any help, including his own) And he can type some simple words like cat, dog, etc. So, I am actually moving forward with some word wall stuff already...beginner reading because he is READY! We are going to take it year by year. I do NOT want him going to school (especially if he has hyperactivity to deal with) and have teachers telling me he's a behavior problem...been there, done that with Kevin and I won't allow that to happen again. Not to mention how bored he'll be if he's advanced. So, I'll see how he does this year...most of the stuff I have planned is a Kindergarten level...we'll see!

Well, that's it for today. We have to be at the picnic by 1. At least it's a gorgeous day!