#endToday was biometric screening for Libby and I at Stryker so the kids got to come along. They got to have hot cocoa and draw on whiteboards. Despite all of that, their favorite part was and always is going on the elevator.

Tonight at dinner, Violet was talking about how it was difficult for her to eat since she was missing one tooth and had the other almost out.  Libby commented on how she was surprised that Violet’s toot was still in.  Trying to progress things a bit I asked Violet how loose it was and then…

Tonight Hayden cleaned the kitchen floor after dinner using the new vacuum he got after visiting Pat. This vacuuming session was one of about a dozen that happened today. Earlier this afternoon Libby, Violet, and Hayden were all vacuuming upstairs with three separate vacuums simultaneously. Feel free to give donations for our electric bill…

For those who do not like living in Michigan do not read any further. Much to my enjoyment and to the enjoyment of the kids, today was the first day that we got any measurable amount of snow. After we ate a relatively quick dinner, Libby and I suited up the kids and took them…

Violet has progressed to size 1 shoes – which I find extremely confusing. There’s infant, then toddler through 13 then on to youth sizes. These all cost just the same amount as if I were getting a pair of shoes. But the plus is that we can get her shoes at a normal shoe store…

Violet and I were talking yesterday morning about going to see Santa at the mall. She made sure to tell me that she thought she was going to be too nervous to talk with Santa. Here’s our conversation: Vi: I’m nervous to tell Santa what I want.  Me: you’ll do great.  Vi: can you tell…

In the previous post I said that I would update the blog when any progress occurred with Violets tooth.  As promised, I’m updating the status of the tooth.  After going down for nap, Violet was playing with her tooth.  After a few minutes of laying down while I was rocking with Hayden, I heard “MOMMY…