WhAt I DoN't GeT OuT EaRLy???

Parker is in the 7th Grade this year. He also doesn't get to come home early like his siblings. Darn it!! He came home from school today and said I wish I could stay at school all day long. It's better than being at home. What??? I couldn't believe it!! Just Kidding! I remember those days too.

Well this year we made a deal with Parker that we would give him 10 Bucks for each A that he got on his report card and that If he got straight A's we would give him a Hundred Dollar Bill! Well I didn't really think this was gonna stick or even make a dent to say the least, but I am starting to think that money talks to this kid. He really has made a change this year and is worried about his grades and checks them online and makes sure they stay at a A. Of course, we as parents didn't make the challenge to him because of the money, but if it helps him and challenges him in school and he stays on top of things then I guess I'm all for it. I have to admit each child is different and I don't know if i'll offer this to my other children when they get older, We'll see.. Good Luck Parker!!

School's Out Early!! SEP's!!

Well this week has been fun! I went and met with McKayla's teacher. She is in 5th Grade this year. She is doing awesome so far. She loves her teacher Mr. Horrock's. She is reading the book Shiloh and has to do 6 small reports on the book in the next 6 weeks. She is a member of the Student Council and is so excited to help make a difference in the school.

Jackson is in 1st Grade. His teacher is Ms. Webster. She is awesome. Jackson is doing great so far also. While we were meeting with his teacher she asked Jack if he had any questions. This is what he said. "I want to know if tomorrow you can let us use that sink to wash our hands? She says, "You need to wash your hands when in you go to the restroom or after during recess." He asks, "Why?" She says, "Because the water comes out so fast it gets all over the place and then when one of you sees someone washing your hands then all of you think you need to wash your hands." He says," Well then tomorrow can't you just explain to the kids how to turn the water on half way so it doesn't come out and splash everywhere."

The whole time he is trying to reason with Ms Webster he is rubbing is hands together just wondering if she could just explain this to the other kids it would really work. It was so cute.


Jackson and McKayla are loving being in the same school and they are already talking about how next year he will be alone and have to find someone else to walk home with.

My First Post in my New Family Blog!!

I finally got my rear in gear. I have wanted to do a blog for quite some time now. This last week I got going on Facebook and I got talking to Lindsay(Casey's sis) and she showed me the way. I am still trying to figure out a few things. I will have to figure that out tomorrow. I am so exicted. I should be finishing up on my sharing time for tomorrow, but I couldn't wait to post on here. I am so excited. It took me a couple hours just to decide on a skin for my blog. Crazy I know. I have been messsing with it for a few hours. The boys all went to the Roadrunners baseball game tonight and Mckayla was gone babysitting for Aunt Jaclyn. So I have just been sittng here burning the night away. Shhh!!! Thanks again Lindsay for getting me moving.