Lonely

Austin has been testing people lately. He has developed somewhat of an attitude and speaks to people as if they are stupid or otherwise impeding on his precious time. So, because of this, I was looking forward to some quiet time while he is with David this week. However, here it is Wednesday, and I MISS my boy. It's actually pretty lonely and while Hannah Montana and China are not interesting topics of conversation for me (as they are for Austin) I even miss hearing him talk about those things. Two more days.

I was thinking about Austin earlier today and it popped into my head all of the things he has wanted to be when he grows up (since he turned 8). His list follows: Scientist, Meteorologist, police officer, a worker at McDonalds, a magician, and a store owner.

My mom and new my new doctor

My mom had surgery two days ago to repair a hernia. More details can be found on my sister's blog. The day of the surgery she seemed to be in a lot of pain and was sleeping during most of my visit. Last night she was released to go home. Today, she seemed quite mobile and feeling better. I'm sure she is sore even with the pain meds but she is handling it like a trooper. She can't drive until she is off the meds so she gets a chauffer for a while.

Today I had my annual women's doctor appointment with a new doctor. She came highly recommended, but she and her staff were all really unfriendly and did not ask some important questions (in my opinion). I guess I will be on the search again next year.

the regionals

Due to the misfortune of one other boy, Austin will now get to race his derby car at the regionals. He is very excited. It really is too bad for the other kid. Unfortunately this event is on my weekend. I think I may try to trade David so I don't have to go. Waiting an hour for your son to have a two second turn and then waiting another hour before his next turn, is a bit like watching paint dry ;(

Boy Scouts Pack meeting 1

last night Austin had his first Boy Scout pack meeting. The meeting entailed getting his first badge and it was also their pinewood derby. The car was not well cut (thanks, David) and I am not very artistic, but, nevertheless Austin had fun decorating it.

Austin putting on the first coat of paint. It didn't turn out to be exactly aqua, but I think it worked.

There were several heats of races. This was one that Austin lost, but it was cute how all of the boys watched so intently.

The competition cars

This was the campfire (cute, huh?) all the boys added their sticks to the pile to fuel the flame.

This was taken after the race when the boys were having fun playing around.

Austin and his friend Sam eating cake after the ceremony.

All of the boys got a certificate for something. Austin won for most colorful car.

Mom's shirt

I wore one of my mother's shirts to work yesterday. I had worn it before but never got any compliments. Yesterday at least five people must have come up to me to compliment it. One lady said it looked like a painting that people would pay $1 million for. One little girl said I looked very beautiful. And of course there always has to be a nay-sayer. The little boy I was testing thought I had blood on my shirt because there were blotches of red.

Valentine's through a child's eyes

Austin's Valentine's Day party at school is tomorrow. So, this evening we sat down to write out his Valentines. I did not realize this would be such a difficult project. First, we had to sort all of the cards and decide who would get what based on how much he liked them and if it was a boy or a girl. Then he addressed them, putting hearts on the four girls that he liked best. Three hearts for Jennifer, two for Elke and one for Alaina and Alyssa. (I was actually very impressed how good his hearts looked). Anyway, we bought a variety of candy to put on each. We had Kitkats and M&Ms which tie for his favorite. Twix is a middle ground and Snickers which he does not care for at all. It was quickly decided that Henry and Latham should get the Snickers because they are so mean. The others were handed out accordingly, with the red Twix not being quite as good as the gold Twix because gold is his favorite color. Then we came to Jennifer where he could not decide which to give her -the Kitkat or the M&Ms. finally he decided on both and said, "Now she'll know how much I really like her". It was soo sweet.

The Bug

We were infected this week, not by the flu bug but by strep. I was just saying last week how I hated to get strep because it makes me so miserable. I am finally feeling a bit better, actually much better than I was. That happened pretty quickly once the fever left. My poor boy has it too. Actually he was the one who probably gave it to me. Anyway, I remember having a lot to make up in school when out due to illness, but Austin has to make up a science test, a spelling test, a memory verse, and his valentine's progect with all of the work he already has to complete for next week which includes two more tests and a math folder. Goodness gracious! I don't remember second grade being this much work. Whew!