Kiannaana is in fourth grade, but they still have show and tell. Last time she took in Izzy in her fancy work cape. Izzy loved being pet and loved by all of the children, all of the time. NOTHING over whelms her.
Tomorrow for show and tell Ki has been all set up by her Dad. She is bringing in a variety of duck calls to demonstrate and A couple to share if others want to try duck calling. She Was concerned the duck call might be too loud. I think she is going to go for it anyway.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
MLK Day. Jan 17
No school today.'kids and I went and saw The Voyage of the Dawn Treader one of the Narnia movies. Then over to Safeway for a big shop where I prided
Myself on saving $70 Plus dollars via coupon club card etc use. Usual routine of kids
Getting a free cookie from bakery and then they head over to the card and magazine section. I pick them up as I head to check out. Then ovEr to Jamba juice for a smoothy followed by trip to new haircut place over by my office. Next home to putaway groceries and laundry, cook for tonight and this wk and have kids do some reading. Alex is reading The River by Gary Paulson.
Myself on saving $70 Plus dollars via coupon club card etc use. Usual routine of kids
Getting a free cookie from bakery and then they head over to the card and magazine section. I pick them up as I head to check out. Then ovEr to Jamba juice for a smoothy followed by trip to new haircut place over by my office. Next home to putaway groceries and laundry, cook for tonight and this wk and have kids do some reading. Alex is reading The River by Gary Paulson.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
New Years Revolution
That's what Kianna calls it, a "revolution".
Mine is to record regularly on this blog for my family so we have a record of memories.
This was the 1st year the kids stayed up til midnight. BG stayed up, too. We watched The Wizard of Oz and the Dick Clark count down with Ryan Seacreast. Dad had gone duck hunting. I showed the kids how to bang metal bowls and yell "Happy New Year" and then the 3 of us cuddled and slept in my bed. ZZzzzz...
Today is Jan 12 2011.
A typical morning of snuggling and playing with all 3 dogs and kids in my bed before getting up and scrambling to be ready for work and school. Tess is by far the best cuddler of the dogs and will sleep on her back, in my arms with all four legs straight up in the air. Java prefers to crawl under the covers and sleep curled next to my legs with her head on my foot. Or with her nose sticking out the side of the bed for ventilation. Izzy occasionally jumps up on the bed for pets and scratches. She and Tess love to wrestle on the bed and both enjoy bouncing BG in her bed in the morning.
Mine is to record regularly on this blog for my family so we have a record of memories.
This was the 1st year the kids stayed up til midnight. BG stayed up, too. We watched The Wizard of Oz and the Dick Clark count down with Ryan Seacreast. Dad had gone duck hunting. I showed the kids how to bang metal bowls and yell "Happy New Year" and then the 3 of us cuddled and slept in my bed. ZZzzzz...
Today is Jan 12 2011.
A typical morning of snuggling and playing with all 3 dogs and kids in my bed before getting up and scrambling to be ready for work and school. Tess is by far the best cuddler of the dogs and will sleep on her back, in my arms with all four legs straight up in the air. Java prefers to crawl under the covers and sleep curled next to my legs with her head on my foot. Or with her nose sticking out the side of the bed for ventilation. Izzy occasionally jumps up on the bed for pets and scratches. She and Tess love to wrestle on the bed and both enjoy bouncing BG in her bed in the morning.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
January 2011
Way behind in posting. Below is a copy of the Christmas letter I sent to friends and family.
Happy Holidays! I’ve been pondering the annual Christmas letter & decided upon brief summaries for each household member.
Kianna: A smart, kind, be-speckled nearly 10-year-old tall thin beauty. With her glasses, blonde hair & bangs, she is a reminiscent of a mini-me in my 20’s. She is most at home in the company of boys and is a proud to declare herself a “tom boy.” She loves school and is an excellent student.
Alex: A loving, bright, be-speckled prepubescent 12-year-old boy who is most at home playing sports and the Wii. He is an expert on all things sports and geography. He was awarded “Most Improved” in his 1st trimester of 6th grade after achieving a 3.25 grade point average!
Kurt: A caring, devoted contact-wearing Dad and husband. He continues to work as a physical therapist and is still with Adient Health in Palo Alto. He is most at home hunting, fishing and playing and watching sports with his family. He is the parent on duty twice a week (while Judy works) and does a bang up job of carting children, helping with homework and cooking dinner.
Judy: (That’s me)An often-joyful, be-speckled Mom, wife & speech therapist. I continue with my private practice, Sage Therapy, and as a board member of the Special Ed PTA of Redwood City (SEPTAR). I enjoy my work & facilitating support groups. I’m the parent on duty 3 pm’s a week while Kurt works.
Nancy: The be-speckled “B.G.” (“beautiful grandmother”) has been living with us 4 years now. Her Alzheimer’s continues to advance but she is generally happy & helpful around the house. She is most at home playing solitaire, doing crossword puzzles, playing fetch & loving the various pets.
Bear:A 16-year-old cat who is quite tolerant of the ever increasing number of beings in the household. He is most at home when sharing the paper, coffee and breakfast with Kurt at the kitchen counter each morning.
Sammy: An ancient guinea pig in poor health who refuses to follow the light & go to the great beyond of rolling grass hills & unlimited baby carrots.
Java: A 3-year-old Chocolate Lab who is most at home duck hunting with Kurt, playing fetch & crawling under the sheets to sleep on my legs. She often sits in a chair at the table beside B.G. She offers B.G. advice on crossword puzzles & solitaire, while also pelting her with tennis balls to solicit games of fetch.
Tess: A 1-year-old Labradoodle who is terrified of hair cuts and now has dread locks. Her hair is naturally changing color from “chocolate brown” to “lavender.” When you pay way too much for a dog they call it “lavender” not “dirty mop grey.” Tess is most at home when having her belling rubbed, biting Java’s butt and wrestling with Izzy.
Izabelle: “Izzy” a 2-year-old Golden Retriever who is a “facility dog” at my speech therapy practice. She was trained & provided by the wonderful group Canine Angels (www.canine-angels.org), which provides service dogs to children. She joins me at work daily where she is incorporated into therapy, a motivator & a loving presence. She is most at home when being loved, eating & playing with Tess. She is also quite tolerant about wearing her Santa outfit.
Wishing you pure joy~ Judy and family Stay in touch! judy@sagetherapy.com 650.576.4271
Thursday, June 17, 2010
I am SO behind in blogging for you my kiddos.
Today is the last day of school!
Kiki you are a tall, beautiful girl, taller then everyone in your class except for one boy. My girl you worked hard at school and you are a very good student. Good job! Reading is one of your favorite things to do. Your best friend is Michael Brandt. The two of you enjoy playing monopoly and Wii. At recess you, Michael and Timothy have enjoyed pretend games, shadow tag and working on digging out a big rock buried in the dirt.
Alex you are my tall boy too, still taller then Kiki, but not the tallest in your class. You have worked so very hard this year in school and we are so proud of you! You are especially great at typing. You have enjoyed reading about Babe Ruth for your biography report and the book Hatchet by Gary Paulson that your class read. You enjoyed spending time with Alex R. The two of you are huge Sharks (San Jose hockey team) fans. There was lots to talk about as the Sharks almost made it to the finals for the Stanley Cup. You have liked spending time MAtthew K. We spend a lot of time with his family. You and Daddy and Matt and his Daddy often play baseball or basketball together.
Today is the last day of school!
Kiki you are a tall, beautiful girl, taller then everyone in your class except for one boy. My girl you worked hard at school and you are a very good student. Good job! Reading is one of your favorite things to do. Your best friend is Michael Brandt. The two of you enjoy playing monopoly and Wii. At recess you, Michael and Timothy have enjoyed pretend games, shadow tag and working on digging out a big rock buried in the dirt.
Alex you are my tall boy too, still taller then Kiki, but not the tallest in your class. You have worked so very hard this year in school and we are so proud of you! You are especially great at typing. You have enjoyed reading about Babe Ruth for your biography report and the book Hatchet by Gary Paulson that your class read. You enjoyed spending time with Alex R. The two of you are huge Sharks (San Jose hockey team) fans. There was lots to talk about as the Sharks almost made it to the finals for the Stanley Cup. You have liked spending time MAtthew K. We spend a lot of time with his family. You and Daddy and Matt and his Daddy often play baseball or basketball together.
Friday, May 14, 2010
May 13, 2010
A big day. Alex got his braces today! He has four across his front teeth. Currently the San Jose Sharks are in the play offs. He follows their games closely. In honor off the Sharks, he selected teal colored rubber bands to go on his braces.
He was sad when they reviewed the HUGE list of foods that he is not supposed to have while the braces are on. That will be a challenge as the list contains lots of his favorite foods.
He had to take medicine, Demerol, one hour before we went to the dentist. He was active and playing basketball before we left. Later he was quite tired and fell asleep in the car while we waited for Daddy to finish working so we could go out for lunch. We went to The Creamery an Alex had a (huge) side order of french fries and a giant cookie dough ice cream milk shake. He was dipping his fries in his shake-Dad and I weren't sure if that was something he'll try again or of that was an idea that seemed good only because of the Demerol.
He was sad when they reviewed the HUGE list of foods that he is not supposed to have while the braces are on. That will be a challenge as the list contains lots of his favorite foods.
He had to take medicine, Demerol, one hour before we went to the dentist. He was active and playing basketball before we left. Later he was quite tired and fell asleep in the car while we waited for Daddy to finish working so we could go out for lunch. We went to The Creamery an Alex had a (huge) side order of french fries and a giant cookie dough ice cream milk shake. He was dipping his fries in his shake-Dad and I weren't sure if that was something he'll try again or of that was an idea that seemed good only because of the Demerol.
Happy Mother's Day
I have had wonderful morning the Mother's Day!
Pops and Al went shopping early this am while Ki stayed and cuddled on and off with me while I snoozed.
I was later awakened by my kiddos with a plate filled with a homemade breakfast mcmuffin (english muffin, egg, ham and cheese), cinnamon roll and strawberry. I got my coffee and read my paper in bed. My brown dogs joined me on and off and cleaned any food items that strayed from the plate.
Aj got 2 bouquets of flowers at eh store-one for me and one for Granny. He awoke her by bounding into her bed with a top volume, off-key song about Mother's Day. The fact that she is still with us after awakening clarifies the fortitude of her physical make up.
Ki presented me with a mug that she colored herself that contains sprouting cosmo seeds. Her decorated card reads:
terrific, hugger, pretty, smart, amazing, love.
She is so open about her feelings, "I love you so, so, so very much Mama." She is my sweet pea.
Aj gave me a letter he wrote at school. It reads:
Alex K 5/17/10
Here are some reasons why I love my Mom
1. She cheers on me when I get a hit, a basket, or a goal. Shes the loudest cheerer in the fans. She is very loud.
2. She helps me on my homework. Even though if it was 9:30 at night, my mom can still help me with my homework. She wants to get my homework done.
3. She gives me lots of hugs and kisses. When I've done something, a really hard thing, she gets so happy she cries. It is so cute.
I love you every minute of my life.
Love,
Alex Koeppen
xoxoxoox
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