Under the Table and Dreaming: June 2009

Leah finished up her first year of school on June 16th. She did very well on her final report card and ended the year reading at 2.0 level (I think this is considered almost 2nd grade level) is going to be in a 1st/2nd grade split class next year. I knew she was going to good in school but I had no idea she would take to it as well as she did. I wouldn't be surprised if she skipped a grade eventually. She is starting ice skating lessons on Monday and can't hardly wait for her first lesson. She is truly a girly girl right down to wanting her own make-up, but she thinks worms and snails are awesome.

Matthew is very excited to start school so in addition to planning our summer outings I am also going to be searching for preschools for him. He recognizes most of the numbers between 1 and 10 and is anxious to learn to write the alphabet. He has so many interests it is hard to know where to start with him; he enjoys playing video games, riding his bike and dressing up with Leah and wants to be a super hero when he grows up. Hopefully I can find a preschool that I am satisfied with and that is in our budget.

Owen lives in Owen's World and occasionally lets us in to enjoy it with him. If he wants something he better get it or else and by or else I mean full on screaming and kicking temper tantrums. Although when he is not screaming and kicking he really is adorable and is able to carry on fairly understandable conversations. He is very independent, I mean what kid isn't at his age, but he is almost scary independent between trying to cross the road without Mom or Dad's help and climbing up the dresser to get his own clothes and stuff.

Jeff has been enjoying his new earlier shift; it has been nice having him home for dinner every night...even though he has to work on Saturday's now. He has taken up the game of folf or disc golf (a mix of throwing frisbees and golf) and would like to go every Sunday but sometime life gets in the way.

I have taken up a new hobby of couponing and deal hopping. Whenever I try to "talk coupons" I am met with blank or confused stares but I don't get any less excited when I score free laundry soap and shampoo or conditioner for $0.33 a bottle; not to mention free salad dressing and BBQ sauce. It does take a little more of my time to put it all together but I consider it my part time job and Jeff is super supportive of my late night runs to the store and tries to understand all my coupon lingo.

I suppose that is enough for now...I hope you enjoy all the pictures I put up.