Braces

Andrew got braces on yesterday and is suffering a little today. The expander at the top of his mouth is driving him nuts and he told me he ate only a quarter of a chicken nugget for lunch at school yesterday. He makes a really strange sound after eating anything, including applesauce and other soft foods, to try to clear the food from the expander. Fun. I also get the pleasure of sticking a key into the expander once a night for 24 days. We are grateful for orthodontia, a great orthodontist, and a good tax return.

Stawberry Shortcake

Eden was recently called Strawberry Shortcake with a comment about how cute she is. She really is very cute. Talking non-stop. "Bye-bye, see-ya," she says to everyone as they leave. It makes me laugh. She attracts attention from strangers and demands it from me and her daddy. I like the picture of her on the table eating Sunday dinner. She pulls her high chair over to the table, asks to get in, and then climbs over onto the table and helps herself.

Puppy-Sitting

We are taking care of Friday for 8 days for the Egberts. Last year it was her 4 children, this year it is her puppy. The kids love the dog and have big plans to surprise the Egberts with a trained dog. They find it hysterical that he pees every time Jeff and I walk anywhere near him.

Yogurt

Eden likes to feed herself. She finds lots and lots of pleasure in using a spoon or fork and is adamant that she be allowed to do so.