Weekly Preview and Review

I went to the dentist on Thursday and had my front chipped tooth's filling replaced and a molar's filling repaired. By Sunday, the molar ached. Still aches today and I am very thankful for ibuprofen and Tylenol. I did call the dentist on the 24th and I have an appointment set up for Thursday (the first day they are open) to check if something more needs to be done. The dreaded words (root canal) were mentioned.

Mellon Christmas rocked! Denise and Troy's new house was perfect for hosting and we felt very welcome. The kids loved spending the night there, and we were pleased that it worked out that way!

We are off karate for a couple of weeks - a nice break. When we go back on the 3rd, we will work hard preparing for our next test in February.

David had his first orthodontic check and all seems well.

12/23 Sunday - Visit grandparents and drive home, work 3
Monday - Work 5, Christmas Eve
Tuesday - Christmas Day
Wednesday - Work 5, Suzy to a friend
Thursday - Work 5
Friday - Work 5
Saturday - David turns 18!

On Sunday, Bob and I took my parents out to breakfast at Denny's. A nice bonus was the special Hobbit menu. Yum! Then we grabbed the kids and headed back to my parents' house for Christmas stockings and brunch. David got his last grandchild button; now he is done with grandma's stocking tradition!

My tooth was bothering me a lot on Christmas Eve (as I mentioned above) so I stayed home. I had planned to attend Christmas Eve service but thought it would be better not to do so. Bob took the kids out to see his mother, but I didn't go there either. I did work 5 hours on the 24th too, besides getting everything ready.
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Christmas Day was spent, as usual, here at home, with our usual traditions.

Today Suzy is going to spend the night with a friend and I will run a few errands before the storm.

David's birthday is Saturday and I may take the boys to see The Hobbit on the IMAX.

Weekly Review and Preview

House is all decorated, though we don't really do a ton of holiday decorating.

The doctor said I probably have tendonitis in my shoulder though she is sending me for an x-ray to check for arthritis.

The Hobbit was a lot of fun, though I think I probably should not have read the book immediately prior to watching it. Emily read it too and we both went with our book club.

12/16 Sunday - church
Monday - Work 5, karate, Orthodontist (D)
Tuesday - Work 5, Party (S)
Wednesday - Work 5, Bob Dr. appt
Thursday - Work 5
Friday - Work 5?, Dentist (L)
Saturday - Mellon Family Christmas

We are off lessons this week, but will spend some time doing some more holiday things. I still have a bit of shopping to do too. I do plan to take the boys to see The Hobbit at some point soon. Probably on IMAX.

Weekly Preview and Review - Dec 9

Emily and I met with the oral surgeon on Wednesday. This one does appear to take our insurance which is a relief after going to the other one who - SURPRISE - did not. He is going to consult with the orthodontist before making his recommendations. She is going to have her impacted wisdom teeth out for sure. The orthodontist and surgeon need to put together a treatment plan for the 2 impacted teeth in her palate. Hopefully we can get this on the calendar soon, so she can get her braces on.

Our rollerskating party was a blast. David opted out but the other 3 kids loved skating for a couple hours with their friends.

The SOF Leadership had dinner together on Tuesday night - our annual Christmas tradition. Lucky's Steakhouse is a fun place to meet. I had filet mignon - so delish! Also their sweet potato fries are very yummy. I also got to go out on Saturday night with a couple friends. We saw Playing for Keeps and then went to EG Nicks for dinner - apple orchard salad - very tasty!

Christmas shopping is still on the agenda. I have a lot done but still more to do. I will get some wrapped and under the tree tonight so I can make a list of what still needs to be accomplished. The kids put up the tree and decorated it yesterday.

12/9 Sunday - church, finish decorating
Monday - Work 5, karate, Lessons
Tuesday - Work 5, Lessons, Dr appt (L&E)
Wednesday - Work 5, Bob Oral Surgery
Thursday - Work 2, Writing Classes, Karate, Lessons
Friday - Work 3, Co-op
Saturday - Book Club (THE HOBBIT!)

I am SO EXCITED about The Hobbit coming out! I mean REALLY EXCITED! lol

Bob has oral surgery this week on Wednesday so he has that day off work. Emily and I have appointments at the doctor on Tuesday. Hers is a physical and mine is about my shoulder which has been bothering me pretty constantly since April.

Our last writing classes and our last co-op before Christmas are this week. We will also do some Christmas School activities, like gingerbread house making, gift making, shopping, Christmas cards, etc...

I really still can't believe it's almost Christmas and 2012 is nearly done.

Weekly Preview and Review - Dec 2

Oops never posted this..... Here's December 2nd's post.
We all finished our NaNoWriMo novels! I will post more about that on Cornerstone. What will we do with all our free time? Oh yeah, Christmas prep. lol

I went with friends to see the new remake of Red Dawn and then came home and watched the old one with the older kids. The new one was pretty much what I thought it would be - so my expectations were met. The old one was cornier than I remembered and, at the same time, more poignant and stark than I'd remembered.

Emily's oral surgery consult was moved from last Wednesday to this Wednesday, so hopefully we can get that accomplished this week and move on to scheduling that surgery.

We were promoted to red belt in karate which marks HALFWAY to black belt! The work will get more challenging, which will be both difficult (while learning) and enjoyable (when mastered).

My writing classes are going well this fall. I have two weekly groups - middle school and high school. Currently, the middle schoolers are working on book summaries and book reviews and the high schoolers are mastering the basic essay. We meet this week and next week and then we are off until January 10th. Teaching these writing classes is paying for things like Christmas gifts and our new karate doboks (uniforms).

12/2 Sunday - church, Nutcracker ballet with Suzy and friends
Monday - Work 5, karate, Lessons
Tuesday - Work 5, Lessons, SOF Leadership dinner
Wednesday - Work 5, Lessons, Emily Oral Surgeon Consult
Thursday - Work 2, Writing Classes, Karate, Lessons
Friday - Work 3, SOF Christmas Party
Saturday - No plans?!

I am taking Suzy to see The Nutcracker on Sunday. We tried last year (or the year before?) but there was a ticket snafu and we ended up being turned away that day. A homeschool friend is dancing in this production. We are going with some good friends.

Wow, I have a Saturday with nothing planned?!

We are working on the "back room" to make it more of a usable space. I want to be able to practice karate back there and have the treadmill in a workable place. So we are moving things around and trying to get that set up. Yeah, it's ugly in there, but it can still be functional, right?