Aug. 18, 2008 -
Some things change and some things stay the same no matter what you do. Our summer was short and busy!! Kendra returned to public school this morning (1st grade), just in time for a back to school hurricane. Yes, Fay is headed our way, but it looks like it will be nothing more than overturned trashcans and mud puddles for our area. We really can use the rain. Here are just a few of the things that happened over the summer:
1. I was in a lot of pain this summer due to my teeth, but I had 14 of them removed by an oral surgeon in one day. I don't have my dentures yet, but it will be soon. Bad teeth run in my family and I made it about 10 years longer than most, but it had to be done. I am still healing, but doing so well and feeling much better. I am very thankful.
2. The girls are still here. Their one year anniversary was July 9th. We made it all the way through counseling. The last birth parent visitation happened with out incident and the girls have made a smooth transition with out all the craziness. They are doing so well. Our case has been handed to the adoption unit. The birth parents filed an appeal, but we are confident that the judge's decision will be upheld.
3. The boys and I did almost ZERO homeschooling for the summer. I was on alot of painkillers waiting for my surgery and then after I had my teeth out I was pretty out of it for about 9 days. It was a lesson for the boys in being self sufficient and making choices without momma around to guide them. I would have prefered it a different way, but when life hands you lemons......
4. BIGFamily is still in full effect. We just returned from a week's vacation. We hit a few water parks and did some back to school shopping. Of course there was the manditory trip to the Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa. We had a great time.
5. DH and I are still here. I won't lie and tell you that it has all been rainbows and butterflies, but we are still here. There have been some tough moments over the past year with every thing that has gone on, but we made it. I am thankful for that.
So now it is time to begin anew. We have about 170 days of homeschooling to knock out. I know that some Saturdays will be involved to get everything done, but that is okay. We also will have to work through December this year, but that is okay too. Tomorrow the boys and I will sit down and discuss how they want to have their lessons, what will be easier for them to facilitate their learning. We will set up our files and goal pages. I have some loose ideas in mind, but have to nail them down on paper...... Now that is the story of my life, lol.....
Comments
Aug. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 4sweetums
Wow! How rough to be down for the count all those days. I am glad you got some relief on your teeth though. Yeah, that your case has been passed on to adoption!!! Look forward to hearing about your year plans.
BLessings,
Dawn
Aug. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Arby
Welcome back! It's good to hear from you again. Wow. A lot has happened in your life. Congratulations on all the good. I'm sorry to hear about all of the tooth pain. I hate tooth pain. I'm off to get a tooth repaired this morning. It sounds like the girls are doing very well. Keep writing if you can!
Aug. 19, 2008 - WOW!!!!!!!!!....
Posted by Anonymous
you guys have been busy this summer. We sure hope you have enjoyed being surrounded with friends and family that love you so much.I say we have enjoyed being around you guys so much.
