To The Dentist

This afternoon we were off to the Dentist. Since Camden was worried about the Dentist I asked him if he wanted to go to Dairy Queen afterward. He said, "No, that will only make my teeth dirtier!" As soon as we arrived at the Dentist we went straight to the bathroom and brushed our teeth. When Camden was finished he informed me that he needed to take a stink. What? Believe me, he took a stink that was the size of his leg! Ugh.

The Hygienist was waiting for us when we came out and then the crying started before we ever even sat in the chair. I held Camden's hand and after lots of assurance she was able to clean his teeth. That made him start laughing because it tickled. The Dentist came in to check his teeth and to let me know that there would be braces down the road. She actually told me to start saving money now! Awesome!

Yes, that is a pink toothbrush and he is OK with it!

As we waited for his chart to be updated he told the Hygienist all about how he got stuck in an elevator at the beach and that story went on forever. I think he would have talked her ears off if he could have. He also informed her that he was trying to eat a lot of food so he would get bigger and his mouth would grow bigger so there would be room for his teeth to fit. After all that we did go buy some race cars for our reward and of course, McDonalds. What a day!

Big Smile

 

Around Our House

Around our house this week we have been tortured and crying with one to two hour homework sessions each night. That would be torture for me and crying for Camden! This is why I don't home school. Ha. We are pushing thru and this battle will be won by Mommy!! I will not give up!!

Camden told me last night that his head hurt (I wonder why?). I was trying to find the Children's Motrin for him to take. He finally said "It's OK Mommy, it's not hurting, it's just "beeping" hurting." Does he mean throbbing? Only a seven year old would understand a "beeping" kind of hurt. Oh, and his stomach does the same thing.

Daddy gave us a call this morning. We were excited to hear from him and he also gave Camden a little pep talk! Just what we need for the middle of the week!  We love you Daddy!!!

Thank you everyone for the sweet comments and words of encouragement! They mean so much!

Jump for Joy

 Jump for Joy, we survived the first week without Daddy. We are getting along pretty well so far. Except that someone seems to think it is such a burden to write spelling words 3 times each! I call homework time the witching hour because I would rather stick needles in my eyes than to listen to the groaning. How many weeks do we have left?

Little Artist

Daddy (Nice Uniform)

Mommy sitting at church

Here is some artwork for your viewing pleasure. My little artist has a great sense of humor! What is up with Daddy's uniform?

This morning I said "Good Morning Sunshine" to Camden. He said, "Do you see any light coming out of me....NO?!?!?!?" Guess he got up on the wrong side of the bed!! Ha. Well it is Happy Monday!!

Remembering 9-11

It was the most horrible day that you could ever imagine. A day that has deeply affected all of our lives. Even this little guy who is missing his Daddy right now because of what happened on that fateful day 10 years ago. We will never ever forget the horror, the pain, the anger and the loss of so many lives on that day.

All Stars

What do you do when you have been good all week at school? You go to All Stars and run yourself silly! Camden came running over to me and he said, "I'm about to die!" I made him sit down and drink a whole bottle of water! And yes that is his hair soaking wet. I think he sweated all the water out that he drank. The best part is that he had a great time and maybe will try to do his best in school. For now we have to use the reward system. Hey, whatever works!!

Sweet Child of Mine

Last night when Camden found out that he had to write the words 5 times that he got wrong on his spelling test he had a fit. He said, "Five times, that won't teach kids anything! That will only make their heads explode!" Good thing he's not in charge!!

This morning I tried several times to wake him for school and finally at 7:15 I told him let's go because he has never slept this late in his life. He said, "Well this time I am not well rested." Where does he get this stuff?

Finally I told him to hurry because we were running late. He said, "Oh, you are just playing your running late trick!" I just can't get one over on him! Where is that Loony Bin?

On another note, I asked a co-worker if she was OK the other day. She said, "No I am sweating and can't breathe."  I said, "Those are serious side effects of a Heart Attack!" She said, "I have a cold!!" Ha Ha.