Ellaree's Tooth

Ellaree informed us on Saturday that she had a lose tooth.  She has been saying this since she went to the dentist in early December.  The hygienist said that it was starting to be loose but it would be some time before it came out.  So I didn't pay much attention to it.  Then she showed me how wiggly it was and it was quite wiggly.  Then it started bleeding when she would play with it.  She worked on it all through church service and didn't eat much at lunch since it hurt too much.  Then she was watching a movie and all of a sudden I hear a very excited "MOMMY" and I new!  She is super excited and is expecting a dollar from the tooth fairy tonight!  What high expectations she has.  haha  Here are some special pictures we captured on Sunday.

Wiggling the tooth back and forth

Pushing it out with her tongue

Seconds after she lost her tooth

And the tiny tooth!

Ellaree decorated an envelope for her tooth to be put in so that the tooth fairy could find the tooth

The backside of the envelope

And a letter to the tooth fairy...I have this hid in her baby book for later.  It is just too cute to throw away.  Here is the translation...

 

Tooth Fairy I like you forever thank you for taking care of my lose tooth love ellaree

Ellaree's Class

Ellaree's class sturgeon was named George.  Ellaree informed me when I asked her "George passed away.  He is in heaven with Ariel Fish Young".  I love that her school introduces the kids to the outdoors as much as possible.

What Is New?

I have not had much time lately to blog.  I have been trying to upload pictures of the kids bedrooms after we got done decorating them and it is not letting me.  So we move on with life.

Lorelai and Ellaree both were down for about two days with flu symptoms.  These were different then what I have been hearing that is going around school so it makes me wonder if we might get it harder later.  I am crossing my fingers and praying we don't.  Amazingly enough Lil Harry, Harry or me got it.  I am not convenienced that it is over.  But I was thankful for my sanitize wash cycle on my washer.  I did about 13 loads all together of bedding and clothes.  Really makes you feel better when you know that 98% of the bacteria is being washed out. 

Ellaree went back to school today.  She still seemed tired but she insisted on going.  It has just been eating her knowing there was school going on without her.  I did try and do mini school lessons with her and the other two while she was out.  The little ones really got into it and asked to do school today.  So we worked on Lorelai's alphabet.  Recognizing the letters with a puzzle while Harry did colors.  It was only about 30 minutes for their attention span but it was quite fun and hope this continues. 

I recieved an email from the first grade teacher that Ellaree was back today for more reading.  Her teacher is suppose to talk to me about some options of getting her to first grade reading.  The only obstical is that first grade reading is during Ellaree's math time.  So I am sure we will need to work out some fine points.  But I am sure that Ellaree is on the highest cloud today after getting to do that.  She loves her reading and has excelled very quickly in it. 

It seems as Harry is gearing up for spring planting already as he is putting in some long hours already to get everything ready for the farmers.  At the end of the month he goes to Eagen, MN for AMS training for two days.  He has also gotten all his paperwork in to do online courses through UW-Platteville and finish up his degree.  He will start in February and will be taking three courses.  Where he will find time for this I am not sure but somehow he will make it work, I am sure. 

Harry's 2 year well check

Harry had his two year well check today.  No one at the clinic can believe he is two already. There are days I still can't believe it myself.  The time has flown by.  This morning as we were getting ready for school and clinic visit Ellaree says to me "mom tell Dr. Nancy I am sorry I couldn't come but I am just too busy".  Dr. Nancy completely understood but I thought it was quite cute & very mature for her.  My how the kids are getting older and wiser already.  :) 

Here are Harry's stats for today...

Weight ~ 24 lbs ~ 11%
Height ~ 34 1/2 inches ~ 50%
Head 19 inches ~ 38%

So he is doing a lot of growing but not so much gaining - a typical boy at this age.  We had blood drawn for lead which is routine and we are up to date for immunizations therefore no shots until his Kindergarten visit!  We were very happy with that.  No crying today during labs. 

Next month is Lorelai's turn.  I kept reminding her of this as she was telling "Bub" what he needed to do.  She is quite the little mother.