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My mother-in-law sent this to Jeff and Kenny, but I've already played it 3 times with a high sherry count and I can't stop laughing. Oh my, people...don't drink and hunt; that's all I gotta say.
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09-28-2007 · 81 Comments
I love that y’all care. No really, I do. Not only does it make it easier to splash my life across these pages day after day, but it also keeps me on my toes (which reminds me, I’m in dire need of a pedicure). I’ve received emails and a couple of comments this week asking, “What about Meredith’s tooth?”, “How’s Kenny doing in Pre-K?” (and if you don’t say “HOW’s” - you should - slang is cool in OMSHville). And then, for the ever alert, “Why was Emelie at the Optometrist?” Truly, there is nothing that gets past y’all. Except? THAT! Watch out! GRAB IT! teehee… no worries, it wasn’t like it was a cockroach or anything.
Oh, and I’m going to ask you a favor at the end, sooooooooooooooooo stick with me, okay? Good … moving on.
“What about Meredith’s tooth?”
Remember this fiasco? Well, one gamillion-hajillion phone calls later, really limited dental insurance, another phone call to a local pedodontist, and $481.00 smackeroos, took us from this jagged front tooth smile…
to this gaggle o’ teeth smile…
Meredith’s first response when she saw her new tooth was, “MOM! They didn’t make it STRAIGHT!”
Um…yea baby, because it hasn’t finished GROWING IN yet. “Geez, give the ol’ tooth factory a break in there, they’re pushing it out as fast and straight as they can.”
The “fill” didn’t actually cost that much just for her front chipped tooth - we also sealed all four of her back molars as she has very deep holes that were putting out welcome signs for cavities.
Does anyone remember the cavity commercials on Saturday mornings?
“We make HOLES IN TEETH! We make HOLES IN TEETH!”?
No? Yes, well…I’m strange that way.
Apparently Meredith didn’t make for a very “patient” patient. Primarily because she’s a big-time mouth breather, and when they placed the laughing gas over her nose and put their hand over her mouth (so she’d breathe through her nose), SHE WAS NOT AMUSED. Her facial reaction was equivalent to if they had held her nose and mouth at the same time. As in, she thought she was suffocating.
“WHAT?! BREATHE THROUGH MY NOSE?! ARE YOU INSANE?! THAT’S NO WAY TO BREATHE!!”
After telling the dental hygienist she’d “Prefer not to have laughing gas.”, the dentist convinced her otherwise in a sweet gentle manner where she talked about Meredith being Jasmine from the movie Aladdin, and soon she’d feel all floaty-like … as if she was on her magic carpet flying around the office.
Except when Meredith was done and came back out to me, she looked more like her magic carpet had hit a wall - and you know those magic carpets don’t have seat belts.
She was spitting and muttering, “My MOUTH tastes REALLY BAD!” She was also holding her stomach, felt nauseated, and most of all, she was MAD. Meredith gets mad like I do. You just leave her alone when she’s mad. And I did. And she rambled on and on about how breathing through your nose for THAT long is WRONG (yes, she said “wrong” - breathing in and out through your nose has now become an ethical dilemma) and that she couldn’t swallow AND she couldn’t see the movie because EVERYONE was in her way.
I love the drama that is a very choleric 7 year old girl, don’t you?
To top it all off she said, “AND? SHE LIED! I DID NOT FEEL LIKE JASMINE!”
Well, there you go - the pedodontist is a liar. Would that be grounds for non-payment? Hmmmm…
Let’s look once again at that fixed tooth, shall we?
One day she’ll thank me and her daddy.
How’s Kenny doing in Pre-K?
If you haven’t been here for the saga that was Kenny starting Pre-K, you can catch up. Basically, he whigged out a bit and decided, after a year of begging us to start school, that school was NOT for him.
I agreed with Jeff and a few other wise advisors to stick it out with him for three weeks. We knew he was in a safe place. We know his teacher. We KNOW that school. Everyone was rooting for him from the office ladies to the coaches. It’s just that Kenny was a bit overwhelmed by a school with BIG KIDS (3rd and 4th graders) and then, there was that bully that kept trying to take his shoes off.
I was going through the motions - walking him to class, getting him situated, assuring him I’d be back, kissing his hand, and corresponding with his teacher EVERY.SINGLE.DAY.
Each day was a nightmare of tears and I’d be strong for him - right until I crawled back into my Suburban and cried like a baby.
And then, the final day came along. The day I was gonna rip him right out of that school and nestle him in my arms for one more year. We would make homemade playdough, go for nature walks, rent movies, read books, go on picnics, and spend one more blessed year together (okay maybe not - maybe we’d both go crazy with my work schedule).
It was the final day - the last day of a three week emotional circus.
He walked down the hall, giggling at a few friends that ran past. What is this laughter?
He sat down in his line after giving his teacher a High Five. Where are the tears?
He said the pledge proudly with his hand over his heart. Where are the outreaching arms for me?
NOT A SINGLE TEAR was shed.
NO FITS.
NO ARMS EXTENDED TO ME.
Not that day - or the next - or the next.
Now he goes to school laughing, tells us stories, brings us home artwork, befriended the bully, and is doing incredible. We had Open House the other night and he walked us through every single section of the room, explaining all the workshops and all the daily routines. HE WAS BEAMING with pride.
Much like this.
Today is his and Meredith’s Fun Run at school (yes, I’m taking my camera). Last year, he and I went to cheer on Meredith and Emelie as they ran. This year Jeff and I will be there with Izzy to cheer on him and Meredith as Em has moved on to Intermediate school.
So, this Pre-K thing? He did it. He made it. He loves it.
Why was Emelie at the Optometrist?
Emelie came home 2 weeks ago and said, “I’m having a hard time seeing the chalkboard.” After much probing, we also found out she was having a hard time seeing the lines on the soccer field. Uh oh.
It has been a while since Em’s eyes were checked. It isn’t mandatory before the school year starts in Texas (it was in Georgia), and so, we just didn’t know. Jeff’s been wearing glasses since he was about Em’s age - or a tad older, so we did realize that at some point there was a possibility one or more of our chil’ens would be needing glasses too.
We took her in on Monday. The assistant sits her down and has her read the letters across the room on the wall. She can’t read them. I’m looking at, what I think are, fairly obvious letters. She can’t see them AT ALL.
After a few more tests, we find out she is nearsighted and we order her a pair of everyday glasses and then another pair for soccer - play glasses.
The glasses came in yesterday and y’all, it is like a whole new world has just opened up to her. SHE WAS GIGGLING on the ride home.
“Mom! I can see the license plates!”
I asked, “You couldn’t see them before?”
She said, “No, that’s why daddy always beat me in that game.”
Oh.
“Mom! Look the McDonald’s sign! I didn’t know ‘M’ comes down TOGETHER in the middle!”
“Mom! I see scratches on the cars. I can see the scratches!”
“Mom! Check it out, leaves are more colorful - they looked like dots before.”
I’m not joking - she was having the time of her life.
You know that passage from the hymn Amazing Grace, “I once was blind, but now I see?” Uh huh … exactly. Okay, so not spiritual sight, but this physical sight is good for the soul, I SWEAR!
And? Well, I think she’s just the cutest four eyed creature I’ve ever seen.
Jeff and I think the glasses give her a sort of Lisa Loeb look.
Did you know that new glasses make you jump higher? Seriously cool spring action going on here.
Had enough? Okay fine, one more.
And after that investment, b/c again … insurance only takes you “so far” and then drops you right on your hind-end, I AM BROKE. Which means I need to get to work. But not before asking you for that special favor.
special favor request
I am only days (okay, maybe a few weeks) from putting up my new design here in OMSHville. And with it, comes a section where I’m going to rotate thumbnails of websites/blogs from you, the blessed readers who come every day and make me feel loved with all your fabulous affirmation. Who knew y’all could speak my love language so well? Each thumbnail will have a text link to your blog/website directly beneath it, as well the thumbnail will be linked to your digs.
So, what do I need? Not the thumbnails - I’ll make those myself. I need a list! Yes! A list of those who want their thumbnail showing. I do not want to assume you’d like to see a thumbnail of your site on my website. So email me - or let me know in the comments that YOU want YOUR site to be included.
Remember, these will not be thumbnails of YOU, but rather - of your site. A little “eye candy” to entice others to click on over and read what you have to say. We’re a community, no? I figure this will be better than a blogroll! Whoohooo!
Okay, that’s it.
Back to your regularly programmed day - or blog - or whatever!
I love Em’s glasses! And OH YES sign me up for some omsh thumbnail action!
I love the glasses, too!! And the gap-tooth grin! I firmly believe crooked teeth add character and interest to a face. (Of course, I’m a little biased — I have slightly crooked teeth!!)
I’m up for some thumbnail action as well. Sounds like a very cool idea! I can hardly wait to see your new design!!
Those glasses? Are adorable! Oh my goodness! Your kids’ eyes are so beautiful, they just pop - love it!
And heck yeah, I’d love to be on your thumbnail list!
Yay for updates! I’ve been worrying about Kenny and hoping that no news was good news. I’m SO happy that he (finally) adjusted and is doing so well. And Meredith has a beautiful smile, though I’m sorry she had to suffer through nose breathing to get it. (I’m the opposite — almost entirely nose breathing. When my nose gets stuffed up due to a cold, I’m miserable and panicky about suffocating.)
But I have to say I was most touched by the update about Emelie’s glasses. I was about her age when I got my first pair of glasses and I know exactly what you mean about it opening up a whole new world for her. I remember so clearly that ride home when I realized that trees have leaves and roadsigns are meant to be read while they loom in the distance, not as you whiz by. I’m so happy for her, because I know how beautiful the world looks to her right now. Oh, and those glasses? FABULOUS. Look how pretty she looks! I’m in the marker for a new pair of glasses, and I have to say that I’m jealous. Because those are super, super cute!
Oh, and sign me up for the thumbnail list. I think it sounds like a great idea. I can’t wait to see the redesign.
Yeah those Saturday thingys were called the cavity creeps. I love the new glasses! Very sassy! Yes, please link me! http://www.ivecomeundone.blogspot.com
1. I’m glad Kenny has adjusted so well, SuperChic still hasn’t.
2. Dentist suck, even when you ave a good one.
3. The new glasses are great. I like the Lisa Loeb look.
4. Sign me up for the blogroll thingy.
So does it have to be a thumbnail? What if I want a ring-finger nail? Or a pinky? What about a big-toenail? OOH! CAN I GET A LITTLE PIGGY WHO HAD ROASTBEEF NAIL?
Sign me up. Even though, according to Chilihead, I have no tagline.
I should come up with a tagline.
Emelie’s glasses are very snazzy. I think she looks a lot like you in the bottom photo. And I’m a faithful reader so feel free to add me to the thumbnail list too.
Em’s glasses are super cute and I too think she looks a little Lisa Loeb-ish. Sign me up for the thumbnails. Thanks!
all these updates are great, but this glasses-wearing girl almost cried for Emelie. Her glasses are gorgeous (and of course so is she) and I’m so glad she’s celebrating all of the little details she can now see!
I’d love to be in your thumbnail list!
I love the picture of Kenny — he’s so chipper! I also love the rotating thumbnail idea and would be thrilled to be included.
I know EXACTLY how Em feels! I had the same thing happen to me in college. I was in one of those ginormous lecture halls taking Calculus and I felt like a big dumb butt because I couldn’t keep up with what the prof was writing on the board. The girls on either side of me were scribbling it all down so fast and I couldn’t understand why I was so…slow. It took about two weeks for me to figure out that I totally couldn’t see the board. I’ve loved wearing glasses ever since.
Please do include my thumbnail! Also - it’s time for you to send me a price list. Please tell me you’re looking for blog design work!
I totally remember the Cavity Creeps!!
Also? You and Mr. OMSH do good work with that kid-making thing. Those kids are beautiful. Your girls are going to have Mr. OMSH nuts in a few years, if he’s anything like Mr. Steph…err, Bill.
And Kenny is a little rat, kind of. How dare he not miss you? But on the other hand, YAYAY that he loves school. But still. How dare he not miss you? Stinking kids, growing up and stuff. I have that same trouble with my three little rats. :sniffle:
Oh, and count me in on that rotating website deal, please?
Your kids have the BLUEST EYES!
Sweet update, Heather. I got glasses around Emilie’s age and it was the most amazing discovery. I had Lasik 2 years ago, so no glasses anymore, but clear sight is a good thing regardless of how it happens.
So happy to hear about Kenny too. What a big boy!
You done good.
And, of course, thumbnail me please. Don’t thumb me though ;)
I don’t think I’ve ever been thumbnailed before. I’m in.
I love Em’s glasses. I’m in the market for some new specs myself, and I’m an Em . . .
I don’t know if I could pull off sweet yet sophisticated as well as she does.
Em’s new glasses remind me of when I got my first pair. All of a sudden, I could see. I finally understood the point of looking both ways before crossing the street (up until then, I’d never been able to tell which cars were parked and which were actually moving beyond 10 metres). It was a whole new world.
Of course, Em’s glasses look way cuter than mine did!
Those kidds of yours are just too cute for words!! I love those glasses on Em…they are sooo her!!
Please sign me up for the thumbnails!!
Those glasses are awesome!
Why did they torture me as a child in the 80s?
(example here)
Yes, you can link me! I may be redesigning my site soon if you’re taking screenshots (but you know how that goes) …
Gah! Now I have two good reason to get my blog going ASAP!
I’d love to be a thumbnail… um? you know what I mean. :)
E. looks so cool in those groovy glasses! Love them! Very stylish!
When I was around her age, I got glasses. My mom felt SO bad b/c on the way home, I saw a Safeway truck on the freeway and squealed “It says Safeway!”. Also, I did not know that the acoustic ceiling tiles in school had little holes in them. I thought they were solid white. I was amazed!
oh, and I’d be happy to be a thumbnail! :)
Hate hate hate the dentist! (Tell her regular flossing will lessen her visits, it’s all about the motivation) Ewww, I cannot stand anybody’s hands in my mouth.
The glasses? To die for. My first pair were so butt ugly that I am grateful there are no pictures of me in them. What’s worse? I picked them out myself *hangs head in mock shame*
Please thumbnail me, even though I am not a blogger (too chicken) I did build a website. I have been wondering just how much of a learning curve a content management system would be, and I am grateful for your WordPress Wednesdays.
I had that tooth problem as a kid. Since I was 9, in fact. I have had it replaced twice since then (The line between tooth and filling gets discolored over time), but now it’s dandy.
:)
P.S. Yup. Sign me up.
Dentists stink but the glasses? Awesomeness. And glad preschool is going more smoothly.
I’d love to be on the blogroll. :)
I am sooo glad Kenny likes Pre-K. Good for you mom for sticking through it.
Glasses are good. I found out last year my daughter needed them and felt awful for not noticing sooner. And the blind shall see!
Yes! Yes! please please sign me up. When I get my links list up and running, I will be sure to put you there because you are already my favorite blog.
Thanks!
Just goes to show that money (doled out to doctors and dentists) DOES equal happiness–just kidding!
Beautiful children!
And yes! Please make me a thumbnail!
Your children are just beautiful. Those eyes! Wow!
I always thought I’d like to have glasses like those. Lisa Loeb type glasses. She’s just so cool in those glasses.
The glasses are tres chic!
Sign me up for a thumbnail!
The glasses are great and even more wonderful that she had the epiphany of sight! Yay for glasses.
And Yay for Kenny - that a boy!
Meridith’s tooth is looking good too.
I would be honoured if you, oh mighty and cool OMSH, would thumbnail me :-)
Thanks for the updates. How did you expect us to make it through our sad, pitiful days without knowing what, exactly, was going on with each of your children?!! :) Love the glasses, btw. I remember experiencing the very same thing when I was a third grader. Only my glasses were definitely not as cool as hers. Oh, and please include me in your linkage.
Sign me up for the thumbnail….how cool!
I love your girls new glasses. What a cutie!!!
The first time my daughter and I went to the grown up doc~~not the pediatrician~~the nurse took her vitals, asked why we were there, etc….then she says “The doctor will be with you in a minute.” Of course, we all know that, that minute will be AT LEAST 10 well up to 30 minutes. We had been waiting about 5, and the daughter pipes up and says “MOM! That nurse lied.” I said “how did she lie?” She said “She told us that the doctor would be here in a minute, and he is late!”
The teeth… hilarious!
Pre-K… so glad it’s going well.
The glasses… so cute, wish mine looked that good.
What a fun idea, the thumbnail thing!
What great stories on all 3 kids!!!!!
Snazzy glasses and cute photos. Feel free to link to me. I love finding new bloggers from others sites.
Loved the update and of course I would love to be included in this new project of yours. :)
I have been thinking for weeks now that we are twins separated at birth. Where shall I begin? Weight Watchers, wanting to start yoga, wanting to pull my son out of public school, daughter who can’t see the board, craftiness, faith that God can get me through this. I enjoy reading your blog and would love to be included in your thumbnails.
I would love to be added to your thumbmail blogroll.
I love the glasses. My daughter came home with the same problem and her eyes ended up being like 200/20… Funny how things can just come on and soak up the funds huh? It’s always something. I’d also like to be included on you thumbnail blogroll - it’s an awesome idea, since most of my best reads have come from other’s blogs. Thank you.
Wooohooo for her new tooth! And I was cracking up about her being mad LOL!
Em’s new glasses are very cute! I remember being her age and wanting glasses SO BAD. My sister and parents had them but every time I went to the op, my eyes were “perfect” darn him! I remember trying to fail the eye tes! haha!
And yay for Kenny! How cute!
And I would be HONORED to have you link to my blog :)
Okay, seriously? She looks so cute in those glasses! And much much older.
I would love to have you link to me, except I don’t update very often these days… is that okay?
Guys ALWAYS make passes at awesome girls wearing glasses. (Not that you want anyone making passes at your daughter yet, but in case she’s ever worried. :)
Thumbnail action - sweet! Sign me up.
I’m making my list for those of you who have nodded in the affirmative that you want me to link to you. I’m assuming you’ll want me to link wherever you linked in the comments, so if that isn’t the case, let me know.
zoe YES! The Cavity Creeps! Bwahhaha! Thank you for remembering for me!
Jeana - Is it strange that I can hear your voice when I read your blog or comments? I loved this –> “CAN I GET A LITTLE PIGGY WHO HAD ROASTBEEF NAIL?” Um, I’m gonna say “NO!” b/c I don’t want you wee-wee-weeing all the way home!
And? You don’t need a tagline - I’ll use the URL for the textlink below. :)
I’ll have two thumbnail areas rotating simultaneously, one above the other, with the text-links directly below it. :)
Amanda - Really? It took until college for you to notice? Or do you think it just happened then?
For all that mentioned the world coming to life behind your new glasses, thank you. It is such a relief knowing she can SEE. I’ve moved away from the guilt of not “helping her to see” sooner and am just excited for her and what this means for her NOW.
merrymishaps - My best friend in 6th grade had those SAME GLASSES, I swear! Bwahahaha! Hey, back THEN…you were slammin’!
I’m letting Em read through these because today she was called FOUR EYES (geez louise) and well, she needs as much back patting as possible.
*smoooch* to all of you.
Moose - Those boys will be met by Mr. OMSH - and he has one of those “crazy looks” that might do the trick with scaring them away!
Jamie - You don’t have to update regularly to be included. It is your blog - update when YOU want. :)
Oh, man. I’m desperately in need of a redesign. (Must get Mr. Chirky working on that!)
In any case, would love to be included - what a great idea!
YEAH for Kenny!!!!!! I was thinking of him and his “situation” just yesterday. Good timing on the post.
BEAUTIFUL new tooth on that BEAUTIFUL face!
And the glasses, oh those glasses! I wish I could pull that look off as well as she does!!
Please make a thumbnail for my blog. Good luck coming up with something that has to do with poop. [giggle giggle]
Okay, just so none of you have to worry - a thumbnail will just be a screenshot of your blog - that’s it. No taglines or anything. Just the image in thumbnail size with your text URL below.
Easy Squeezy. Well, I “hope” - bwahaha!
I would feel so, so, honored to be on your thumbnail, blogroll. Sign me up!! :)
I’m so glad everything turned out well with teeth and Pre-K! Just last week my 8 year old took a crash on her bike at the end of the driveway and chipped the same front permanent tooth as your daughter and the one beside it slightly as well! Our outlay with NO dental insurance: $360, which we were thankful for - it seemed very reasonable!
Yes, I’d love to be on your thumbnail listing!
Heather, I really adore your pictures. You amaze me every day.
sign me up for thumbnails of both my sites, pretty please!
Those are cute photos. Especially with the jumping. And I’m glad Kenny is doing so well.
Yes, thumbnails, sign me up, even though my blog has no design whatsoever and is kinda boring.
So glad that you updated. I was going to e-mail you about Kenny since we have been going through terrible times with my son and his PreK class. We are actually in the process of changing to a more traditional school since this experience has been horrible. The child I see at home is not the one I knew before this. I wish I could see the outcome changing in my son’s situation like Kenny’s did, but it sadly won’t.
Sorry about the dentist woes, but at least she’s got a great smile now and with any luck no more emergency visits for a long time.
Love Em’s glasses, they do look like Lisa Loeb’s, but your daughter is much cuter!
Oh and please feel free to add me to the rotating thumbnails. I can’t wait to see your redesign.
here’s my link. forgot to put it in my previous post.
http://kj1107.blogspot.com/
Well - I’m mostly a lurker here - Really, I do visit quite often, I’m just not much of a commenter! ;) I’d love to be included in the thumbnail thingy if I qualify! :)
I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t want to be on your thumbnail list ;-)
The glasses, totally cute!
I would love to be included on your list!! :)
I luuurve Ems glasses!!! make her look very very nice! and man she has some beautiful eyes! well, I notice, all your kids have those beautiful eyes!! man that tooth would have scared the crud outta me! glad its fixed and sounds like you have a opinionated leader on your hands. and I say that in a good way. leaders, especially those that can carry their own opinion of themselves, always go far! so so glad Kenny is liking school! I went through the same thing with my little one his first year, but I am so glad i stuck it out as well, he ended up loving it and now loves K even more!
sure sign me up for the blogdooda thumbnailthang. im game!
That’s great she can see again! I need to get new glasses but I have a lazy eye and I need a super strong perscription. As for the nose breathing, I’d be panicking just because I was the dentist!!
The glasses? Awesome. My mom had a similar reaction way back in the day. Her quote was “Mom! I see the stars in the sky! I didn’t know they were up there!”
Pre-K? Yay for Kenny!
The tooth? Very nice. Looks better than the one I got. Much better.
Go ahead and thumbnail me. If you think I’m interesting enough. ;)
So happy to hear that Kenny has adjusted to school! Hooray!!! And Emilie looks fab-u-lous in her new eyewear! Thanks for the updates :)
Hey, those glasses are SHARP! Not only do I like them, but I’m waiting for the arrival of a very similar pair, myself. Of course, MINE are bifocals…*sigh*
And, sure, I’d love a thumbnail, thanks!
Stacey
I just recently started reading your blog. I find I can relate-a lot. The new glasses are nice and the other’s smile looks well worth the money. If you’d like to thumbnail link me, I’d appreciate it!
The glasses are fab, Em. The make you look so chic. So, grown up. Okay, so wait, then. I don’t like the glasses. Because that would mean that you are growing up and I know I don’t like to hear that when people say that about my kids. I want them to stay little…all the time!
And Meredith, love the tooth. Does it feel better now that you have it all fixed up? Did it feel weird before?
Okay, so now to the favor. I would love to have some eye candy. Love it. That sounds great. And I am so glad to hear that after what seemed like an eternity to you, I am sure, that Kenny has begun to like his school and has a good time. That always makes it so much easier and lets you sleep better at night.
I would love to be thumbprinted - er nailed…
Oh, yes please! I’d love to be uh, rotated onto your site! :)
She looks awesome in those glasses, they’re even nicer than mine.
Totally remember the cavity creeps - Kyle and I refer to them even now.
I love all the good news! Tooth looks fantastic, glasses are beautiful (definitely reminiscent of LL), and big congrats to Kenny for settling in at pre-K (and kudos to you for sticking with it).
Oh, and please do add me to the rotation - I’d be honored.
She looks pretty darn cute in those glasses!
I’d love to be on the blogroll and I’ll return the favor…
You have beautiful, beautiful children.
And I’d love to be in your thumbnail rotation, thanks.
Thumbnail please?
Would you also thumb our collaborative blog? It’s called Worst Mama Ever?
Thanks :)
Emelie looks great in those glasses! And hooray for Kenny’s magical adjustment - I guess three weeks really is the exact right time.
I love the thumbnail idea.If you’d like to include my site on your list, I’d be honored (but of course you needn’t feel obligated). My blogroll is so woefully out of date that I am thinking of just removing the page altogether.
Your daughter is adorable with her new glasses!!! We are a family of 4 eyes (my son got his at 8 months old) ;)
I’d be honored to be included, thank you!
Emelie is making me want glasses. Never mind that I’m one of those freaks who can see a road sign from 12 miles away. I need glasses that make me look that cute.
Feel free to thumbnail me, friend.
I have always dreamed of being a thumbnail!! OK.. not that’s not true… but add me anyway!! My mom thinks I’m cool!! :)
I’m glad to hear that Kenny is enjoying school now. As for fixing Meredith’s tooth… that gives me hope that…should such a thing happen to my children… that at least it’s fixable. I was thinking I’d have to glue on dentures.
Emelie’s glasses are so cool and yes…she does have a Lisa Loeb thing going for her. Could a guitar and singing be that far behind?
I’ve had 2 sweet fruit teas so far. SO YUMMY!! MMMmmm… must have more!! :)
I can’t tell y’all how much this thread has meant to Emelie - and I’m going to be visiting each of the sites to grab a screenshot.
I’m hoping it’ll be less than 2 weeks before the new design is up. I’m excited, but there’s a bit of work ahead of me to get it done, so just keep submitting your URLs for thumbnails and I’ll get after it!
Those glasses make her look adorable! I want to get me a pair, but still wouldn’t look as cute as her! Glad to see Kenny’s doing well in school! My Karri starts next year and I’m already stressing over her adjusting, she’s been my sidekick for so long! I bet she’ll be fine and I’ll be the one who has the adjustment issues! It’s great to see everyone’s doing so great!
And this thing about turning my blog into a thumnail/linkyroo thingamabob, sounds like fun!
Aw! You are sweet to spread the love around!
I want glasses like that! So cool! IF you could only see the monstrosities I wore when I was that age. Even correcting for the era, they STILL were horrible, my parents must have bit their tongues when I picked them out.
And I LOVE the thumbnail idea, how cool! The visuals are part of why I visit here, I am always given something great to look at. I’d love to be part of it!
1) 77 comments? You’re killing me over here.
2) LOOOOOOOOOVE those glasses. I’m gonna scan in a post of my 1975 gold aviator frames. I actually have a photo of me wearing them in my pink room with the pink curtains and the lavender desk. Ah, 5th grade. Even though I chose them myself, there was such a limited selection to choose from. I’m very jealous of those cool glasses they have for kids now. I actually do the same kind of thing about all the leaves on the trees now when I get a new prescription. Surprisingly, it works the same when your eyes get better. Whoda thunk it? Also I got my first glasses in 3rd grade. And the answer to, “Hey, Four Eyes!” is a very calm, “What?” It always worked out for me that the jerk trying to tease me would have his friends laughing at him because he had nothing else to say.
3) Glad to hear that the tooth & Pre-K stories both turned out well.
4) Yes, thumbnail me please! I need the pressure to turn my drafts into posts. Can I just send you an email when I get switched over to Word Press?
I love Em’s glasses.
My girl was hysterical over preschool, too. It took about the same amount of time (or a smidge longer? It felt like forever.) to get her settled in. We had a little more drama after Christmas break because another child started crying at drop-off time.
I would love to be included in the thumbnail rotation.
[...] is settling into Pre-K fabulously and was VERY excited about the Fun [...]
I’m so late for commenting on this! As someone who got glasses in the third grade - let me just say how jealous I am of how amazing Em looks with glasses! She looks so cute! The whole story of how different everything looked to her could have been my story exactly! I had no idea that things were so “crisp” looking.
Also, pretty please may I be included in the thumbnail rotation? It’s such a great idea!
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