Memorial Day

First and foremost - we cannot start the day out without stopping to pray and thank our soldiers - those that are here with their families, those who are out protecting our country, those that have too many memories from wars past, and those that are in heaven with our Lord. Thank you for all that you do.

Well the surgery date is in 2 more days so I'm hoping that the weather clears up and we can have a wonderful day off and enjoy this last day before the surgery and EOG's. I hate the fact that AB has to have the surgery again and be in any kind of pain. I know it's in her best interest but it doesn't take away the fact that she has to go under and that she's going to be in pain again. So far it's been a good weekend. On Saturday, AB and I went to a jewelry show (against daddy's wishes) and than to a b-day party for one of AB's friends from daycare. AB went on her first slip and slide at the party. The first time she went down - she had a blast. A look of total joy on her face; it almost made me cry. The second time - the water went up higher and she got a direct hit of the water and after that she was done. She had fun with her friends though. She's such a sweetie. Yesterday, AB and I went shopping while the boys and dad went to the dollar theatre to see a movie. AB and I had a lot of fun - she got a Dora nightgown, Dora hat, and Dora swimsuit. She really loves Dora (hint, hint - her b-day is next month).

The boys had a lot of fun at the movies with dad. They went to see "Race to Witch Mountain" with the Rock. Apparently, when the boy transports himself out of the car and the SUV's crash into him - D shouts out to a silent movie theatre "I want to be that boy". Apparently, the theatre erupted into laughter over D's comment. Dad also got them popcorn and such they were all very happy.

The big news from the weekend is: D's first sleepover!!!!! Yes, D had his first sleepover at the neighbor's house and apparently they did nothing but play video games. If they did anything else - D doesn't remember it. I can't get anymore out of him except the games that they played and how he had to leave and wanted to play another game - let me tell you that he was there before 5:30p on Friday night and didn't come home until 12:30p the next day and he was upset because he had to come home. I think it's safe to say that he had a good time.

I also ask that everyone say a little prayer for J this week. He has his EOG's (end of grade testing) starting Wednesday. I really dislike these tests because it doesn't matter how he did all year long it only matters how he does on the test on whether he passes to the next grade. Brad and I think J will do just fine as he's made the honor roll all year and does well on his tests. However, he is feeling very pressured and is worried that he won't pass. He didn't do well on a practice reading test, but when the teacher sent him with the assistant he got a 100% - so he's just very nervous about the test. Also, once the test is over and they have passed - they are pretty much done for the rest of the year and are having parties for the next 2 weeks. Drives me crazy!!! Personally, I think the grades all year long should indicate whether they go to the next grade and not one test - but I'm not in charge. So say a little prayer for J that he'll be confident and do well on the test.