Catching up

It's been almost two weeks since blogging and it's been hectic...My Grandma Maxine fell on Saturday, Feb 7th and injured her left knee and shoulder. Thank goodness, nothing was broken and after seeing a orthopedic doctor, she can resume to using her walker again. Then, I got sick with some digestive problems and I took it easy for a few days. I assume it was from stress with Grandma being in the ER for several hours.

Matthew, at 6 1/2 months old is great! He can almost sit up by himself without topping over. He reminds me of being a bobble head baby! He's whizzing through his fruits, and he's now on the 2nd foods since he's eating more. I combine his meals with a vegetable, fruit and cereal. He's tried his newer fruits, peaches and pears with success. The first time he tastes something new, he makes this funny face that's priceless. Let's see if he'll like prunes. Ha ha...

I take Matthew tomorrow (Friday) for his 6 month milestone portraits and I hope they can get some cute poses. Stay tuned for an update with pictures.

Time is growning near for Laurynn's Reading TAKS test on Tuesday, March 3rd. 10 days and counting down! She's been preparing for it since last October and I'm confident she'll pass it. In the State of Texas, 3rd graders have to pass the Reading TAKS in order to promote to 4th grade. They have two more chances to pass if not the first time.

Laurynn's had a good week; she passed a Math Benchmark test on Wednesday. Actually, it was an old Math TAKS test. Her teacher was so happy she passed that she personally called me with the wonderful news. Since this was Laurynn's first time to pass a Math Benchmark test, it was a very big deal. We rewarded her accomplishment with the Speed Stacks she's been asking for weeks.

It's hard to believe this school year is more than half way over. Only 15 weeks left of school :) It's been an important school year with the TAKS tests.