Back to school shots

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30TH - 2008

Going back to school means going to the doctor for shots.  He actually hasn't had to do the back to school shots in a few years.  But for sixth grade there are 2 that are required.  Joe is very squeamish when it comes to needles.  He was not looking forward to this at all.  But, the doctor told him that it would be 5 more years before he would need another one.  That perked him up a little.  

Doesn't he look too old to be in a Winnie the Pooh room?  What age do you switch from your pediatrician to your family doctor?  I hate to loose our pediatrician, he is really great, and Joe feels comfortable with him, but he was also definitely the oldest one in the waiting room.  

He found a way to keep himself busy while waiting.  Yes, that is Clifford the Big Red Dog he is reading.  Maybe he's not too old after all.

School Papers

TUESDAY, JULY 29TH - 2008

This is what I get to do today:  Fill out a ton of paperwork for the school.  Every year it's the same - school starts and home comes the folder with the paperwork.  It's mind numbing.  Why can't they keep the papers from the year before?  Ah, well, I better get to it!

I took a break from paperwork to play with Addy and Ro today.  Ro is such a happy kid.  We laugh together a lot.  I loved these pictures I got of him being silly.

Back to School

Monday, July 28th- 2008

Today was the first day back to school for Joseph.  He started 6th grade today.  I still can't believe it myself.  Where did all the time go?  It seems like just yesterday I was driving him to his first day of Kindergarten, bawling my eyes out (I did wait until he went inside, so he wouldn't see me).  While I didn't cry this year, I was sad.  I love Joe.  We had a fun time hanging out this summer.  I miss him when he's gone all day.  On the other hand, I do get more things accomplished while he's at school.  When he's home, I just have too much fun hanging out with him to get anything done.  He was happy to get back to his friends.  This year he rules the school.

Another good read

Sunday, July 27th - 2008

So, I finished my Twilight trilogy and still had 6 days left until Breaking Dawn.  I needed something to read.  I have to have a book with me ALWAYS.  Adam has been bugging me to read this book.  So, I decided to start it today.  It is the sequel to Howl's Moving Castle, which I LOVED.  So far I am loving it.  It is a total fun easy read.  There is something about the way she writes that I find very humorous and entertaining.  

The next Criss Angel?

Saturday, July 26th - 2008

So, Joe's newest obsession is magic tricks.  It started off with card tricks.  He has a few really good ones.  Then he started practicing coin tricks.  He can also make a toothpick disappear, and re-appear quite convincingly.  He is now working on levitating.  He is obsessed with all things magic lately.  He wants to be the next Criss Angel.  He needs a good stage name.  Any suggestions?

We went back to school shopping today.  He needed new shoes.  We also picked up some clothes and school supplies.  It was fun hanging out with Joe today.  He is really good company.  Of course, he had to bring the cards along.  

Dominoes and Otter Pop

Friday, July 25th - 2008

Joe has to start school Monday.  He's excited, he's missed his friends.  I wanted to take the opportunity to have one more fun day together before he goes back.  We played some Dominoes today.  It was fun.  I love games and we hadn't played this one in a while.  

We also invited Joe's friend Mikey to go to Hamilton Pool with us today.  Hamilton had some electrical problem and was closed, so we went to Desert Oasis instead.  They swam for nearly 2 hours and had a good time.  
Afterwards, it was so hot that Joe and I invaded the freezer and ate Otter Pops together.  I think we had at least 4 apiece.  He also had "Meet the Teacher" today.  He is excited for school.  

Yummy!

Thursday, July 24th - 2008

So, my brother Jared loves to bake.  He's really good at it too.   This is what he dropped off at our house this morning for Joe.  We had been talking earlier this week, and Jared had said he was thinking about making this chocolate/peanut butter cup - cake.  He asked Joe if he like Reeses Peanut Butter Cups.  Joe said he did (I love them too - especially the miniatures).  I guess he tried out the recipe last night for Tricia and some of her friends.  He brought us the leftovers the next morning.  Can I say how fabulous it was?  There are bits of Reeses Peanut Butter Cups in the cake too.  Yummy!  Thanks Jared.