- Jack can count to ten, he often forgets 8, but he can do it. He leaves off sounds of words, but I am undertanding his chatterbox speech more and more.
- He turns 2 in 3 weeks, where has time gone? I found the Toys R Us in Boca, a lot easier to get to than the Ft Lauderdale one. If you need gift ideas, a gc to there would be perfect as he wants a tricyle/big wheel. There is a Harley bigwheel he loves for about 40 that has lots of sounds. Sesame Street, Blue's Clue's, Backyardigan DVD's {ask me which titles we have before doing this idea} are also other ideas.
- I registered Grif for his new school. He will need new uniforms. He has grown (imagine that) and colors changed slightly, and the old ones are completly worn. If anyone wants to chip in, I will gladly accept help. :) Target online has them on sale {great prices} in the uniform section. Shirts are polos or oxfords. Colors are white, gray, navy, light blue and buttercup yellow. Shorts/pants (dickies/cargo style) in khaki, navy or black. Size 12-14's, elastic or adjustable waist is best. I go with husky. His weight is all in the belly. Online, the school place to purchase is here. http://www.inunisonkids.com/?Krypto=lCcaC5p%2B1IIXqKBidSP2qHSNpP9C3Xiaud0tfMxePuX9Lg8gkhUlehOnqcCouZerFds30W73ic9zLHjzES2t%2B64AYwlp6362%2BfTAHdwjZ8aznELUZ8iAoPHs466FGdic8tUo6mKzafclw3Au1EWsq6SUirKh8GvGIrw3KkzKrvBChgXBJuEgqDaQz0%2BFS6pCXCSzaKyKZ8XC%2BtP7UerqtG8W0YuMU2b6k7%2FF1dCh0xHwVtVnDOwXzRQtJkTde6JrS4h76D0najSwMjUrYOJK2otsxaHsVU8gouqb1WOyfu0JDAgrzUES3xfHu2fXkCSK2Jl%2BGA3p5kZKvFs3YcPnFIUbiiDYQuM5 School is Park Springs. He can have t-shirts too but only can get here as they must have school logo on them. Don't feel obligated-any help is appreciated.
- Grif is testing mid 3rd grade level in reading. He won a reading award yesterday. He won't put the medal down.
- Griffin has all fun days for the rest of the school year. Last day is June 5th.
- Riley got his medal in track at his school athletic banquet.
- Riley gets an academic award on Tuesday, not sure if I can go or not due to work.
- Riley's football starts this year July 7th. I still need to pay for it. 150$. It is always something, lol. He loves it, so I don't mind too much. He is playing community ball, the new school wouldn't answer my email so forget them, they could of had a great freshman player.
- I can't believe Ri is in high school now! Although at 6'1" why does this surprise me?
- Cam has graduated. He agreed to the community college in the fall. :) I am pretty sure his pell grant will cover all of that. He is working on his announcements/thank you's.
- Cameron is working pt at the mall and is looking fo another pt job for fun money as the mall job covers his bills and not much else. He is saving up for a car. He found one for 2000$ from a friend (that is what they would give her for a trade in for it, she would rather sell it to a friend for that). He is 1/2 way there and still needs insurance money.
- Chris is good. He wants a day job desperately. I asked him if he could wait til fall to really look for something new. Child care/day camp for Grif is crazy expensive. We can get by paying for Jack, but not both of them. Right now we can get by without any outside child care. Btwn us working overlapping shifts, Riley, Cam and grandma Diane/Papa Bob we are okay. Somedays are crazy though.
- Chris's hobbies are riding his motorcycle. (Honda is you didn't know, saves tremendously on gas) Fishing-the work guys want to do a charter one of these days. They have a monthly card game. Our turn is in the garage. 10 guys smoking in my house, no way. I won't allow Chris to smoke inside.
- Grif is becoming the good fisherman too. He caught and lost a barracuda the other day from the pier. (they assume this is what it was, it had lots of teeth and it broke the line) He fishes almost daily at the lake (which I had incorrectly referred to a canal when we first moved in) outside our apt. He has had nibbles an a few broken lines. He needs experience reeling them in. :)
- As for me...I start my new job at Homegoods on Monday. Merchandising. Very close to home. 2 lights away. I am keeping myself busy driving the kids, reading, working on cross stitch projects. I will attempt to start beading again soon, I meet someone who wants to start as well. Always more fun with a friend.
- Hurricane season begins this weekend. The rain has already started. I need to stock up on water and can foods. So much fun. Think the weather channel is on as much as Nick Jr.
That is all for now. Much love and miss you all very much!
