Mad About Jaguar

While the kids enjoyed early afternoon naps yesterday, I enjoyed this week's episode of Mad Men.  I was sad that there wasn't a Betty Draper Diet Moment.  I really enjoy seeing her as a full figured gal who has turned to weight watchers! 

School's Out for Summer!

Wow, this year has flown right on by and we are at the end of the school year!  Can you believe it?  All I can say is HOORAY!  The kiddos aren't as excited as I am.  I guess it'll take a few years before the hysteria kicks in for them.  We don't have a super busy summer planned, no big vacays on our horizon.  The kids enjoyed spending time at Pennyrile last summer and I know Casey is looking forward to that again this year.  I want to start some kind of Summer Home School routine and have been searching the web far and wide for great, interesting ideas.  I've been grabbing art supplies at the Dollar Tree, too.  Nothing says fun like a messy art project!  But, for now, get caught up with us during the past couple weeks!

Are Those Turtles?

A couple Sundays ago, Casey and the kids headed off to Rural King, I can't remember for what.  And they came home with turtles!  No, they didn't find them at the store.  They found them on the road somewhere along the way.  (I'm just glad it wasn't snakes!)  And just how did they get them home?  They put them in the cat carrier in the back of the car!  Bet those poor turtles were extra traumatized after that car ride!  And who knew turtles enjoyed a wagon ride?  It's safe to say that as soon as those turtles could get away, they were GONE!

Teacher Appreciation, Preschool Graduation, and Legos

Did you thank your teachers the week of May 7th?  I know I missed the "specials" teachers, sorry guys, but I think I got all of the regular teachers. 

The Best Dollar I Ever Spent, and a DIY Red Hat

JT and I headed down to Fort Campbell and Clarksville the other day on a mission to get to Books a Million.  We had to kill some time and found our selves in the Dollar Tree.  I picked up those super cute explorer hats.  Those hats are a hard plastic, not like the flimsy ones I usually find for a buck.  We got them out at home and Patty promptly colored hers red with a dry erase marker.  She also added some artwork to the bedroom door.  Gotta remember to put those markers away. 

She's an Elephant, Taking his Temper-er, and She Lost a Tooth

So, you know how your kids can get into the biggest messes when you have your attention on something else?  Well, that's just what happened on night last week when Casey was working late.  We were actually having a good evening.  Supper was over, baths were over, and I think I was doing laundry.  Then, here comes Patty with black stuff all over her face!  JT had colored her face like an elephant, he explained.  He even polka dotted her legs!  All I can say is, thank goodness for eye makeup remover....and washable markers!

Partners in Advocacy: A Guide to the IDEA Process

A mother with a hearing impaired, six-year-old left a comment on my post Does My Child Need an Interpreter and I've had it on my mind since.  I wanted to make a reply immediately, but I also wanted to take time to think it over.  So, after a very long day and a mostly sleepless night, I am ready to write.