Children and School

I had a situation yesterday. Actually, it's a situation that has been building and it finally came to a head yesterday. It's still on my mind today.
And I have penned a letter to teachers. But first I must say that I truly LOVE my children's teachers. There are only 2 of Elizabeth's teachers that can take a hike, but all the rest of the teachers.... I LOVE them!!! I have been blessed with a great "team"!!! So having said that, here is my letter to Teachers:
Dear Teachers,
I am so grateful to have you on my team in helping me raise my children. I have entrusted their minds to your care for MANY hours a day/week/year. And I believe that you are doing an amazing job. I know your struggles and frustrations with your work. I try to help you as much as I can!
But I need you to understand something as well. My family tends to be late and absent more often than the normal child. I know this is frustrating for you and can disrupt the classroom. But there are 2 main reasons we are often late or absent.
First, I have 4 children! If I was up late with ONE sick child, that means I am exhausted and FOUR children will be late the next morning because Momma can't get out of bed.
The second reason is because sometimes we NEED the break. An extra hour to sleep in, or a day with Grandma and Grandpa. Or even a Jammy Day at home cuddling with Mom. Their mental health is a lot more important to me than their mental capabilities. I guess you could say that I would rather have an emotionally secure and sweet dumb child than a smart pain in the "bleep". And honestly, in your classroom - wouldn't you? LOL! I might be wrong, but I feel strongly that One of the reasons my kids are such "good kids" is because they are so well grounded. In our house; family and soul trumps school!
And having said all that, I want you to understand that if you see the lateness and absences affecting my child's schoolwork PLEASE talk to me about it! I am willing to take it up a notch if I need to and if I am able to. But DO NOT make fun of them or harrass them in front of the class for being late. It's not their fault - it's mine. :) Come talk to me.
You guys know that I love you! You know that I would do what I can to help YOU!! And I have. Not to be a brown-noser; but because I really do understand how difficult your job is and I REALLY do appreciate all that you do!!!!
Have a great day - Love my kids - and call me if you need me!
Hugs,
Steph

How 'Bout Them Chiefs?!

Here are some pics of Halloween. We went to Greg and Jackies. First we had a little Halloween party with yummy food, games, and playing. Then we went trick or treating in their neighborhood. The funny thing is that each year we always have an "incident". One year Greg almost lite a house on fire. Another year we had a lady give the kids a package of sliced cheese. Well, this year didn't disappoint! At one of the houses there was a big Chargers banner outside. Greg dared all the kids (8 of them) to say, "How 'bout them Chiefs?" instead of "Trick or Treat!" (I am assuming that the Chiefs just beat the Chargers in a game). Greg told the kids that whoever said it he would give them 3 full-sized candy bars. Well...... they all did it!!!! bwahahahaha!!!! They came skipping back to us and wanted their candy bars. Funny thing is that at the next house they each said "How 'bout them Chiefs?" They figured they'd get 3 candy bars EACH time they said it!!! Smart Funny kids!!

Playing Musical Chairs

Even Ellie drank some Party Punch (out of Andrea's cup)!

Primary Program Parts

Tonight after Scripture reading and prayers we had each of the little kids practice their parts. We all had a good chuckle at Livvy; "Prophets guide us through inspiration and respiration." bwahahahaha!!!! Prophets do a lot of breathing I guess. :)

Our New Puppies

No, we aren't crazy!!! We just fell in love immediately! A friend of mine has 3 mastiffs and the female had puppies. 11 puppies that they have been bottle feeding for the past 9 weeks. Wow Terry, that's a lot of patience.

Well, as we looked at all the dogs we decided on 2 girls. Lily is black with a white chest and paws. She's the biggest. And Ginger is brown with a white chest and bits of white on her paws. She's the runt.

They are such sweet little girls. We have a lot of fun with them. Potty training is a little frustrating, but that's ok. They really are good dogs!