My 10 year old daughter (and the rest of the kids) asked me to post this on my blog.  It seems that Rebekah has figured out the secret number of licks that it takes to get to the center of a tootsie pop.  They wanted me to post it in case that makes her famous.  It turns out that it takes 1,259 licks to get to the center of the tootsie pop.  This took approximately 2 1/2 hours just in case you have some extra time to fill up!! 

Aside from that, everything is going well here.  Leona has admitted to wetting her pants because she is too "LAZY" (her word-not mine!) to go to the bathroom.  So, we are now working on the toughlove/3 day reward boot camp program for her.  If she goes 3 dry days she gets a big kid reward.  It had been 7 days but this didn't work well because I don't think she could comprehend exactly how long 7 days is.  We are hoping 3 days works better.  First reward, deodorant!!  (Don't laugh, she is actuallly happy about it! Everyone keeps telling her how stinky she is-even after she takes a bath daily!).  

The baby is doing well-growing like a weed already.  I think everyone else is hoping to return to school work.  We were going to start yesterday but we had technical difficulties.  One of our computers is down and I had to move one student to another computer (we use switched on schoolhouse).  Now, it's finally all taken care of and I think tomorrow can be the day!  Should be interesting! 

There are a whole 3 flakes of snow outside and the kids are running around yelling "IT'S CHRISTMAS!!!"  How silly!  Better get going-time to nurse the baby again!

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Posted by Anonymous

You might remember me...we exchanged emails when Leona was still in Liberia. Do you know about crystal deodorant products? It's basically salt that prohibits the bacteria/odor. Not anti-perspirant. Available online, but also at health/organic stores. The hard sticks are best, not the sprays. I blogged about it... so you can actually search DEODORANT on my blog: http://finding-joy.blogspot.com for more info. I used it there...I use it now. no more clothing stains AND it's healthier.
Blessings
Joy

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Posted by MountainMommy

Yeah! I am so glad to hear the baby is here and healthy and that you are doing better! God has really blessed your family this year!

Congratulations!

-Kat

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Posted by Anonymous

Good to hear such a nice update! I'm glad Leona is making some progress and that the baby is doing well. Oh, I used Switched On School House when I was being homeschooled in Africa as a kid and loved it! I'm excited to hear you guys use it too.

-Melodie

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