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All caught up! Phew, that was a lot to read through . Great treasure box! Absolutely love it. Good luck with that to-do list! I know there's more I wanted to say, but now I forget . Looking forward to reading more.
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All caught up! Phew, that was a lot to read through . Great treasure box! Absolutely love it. Good luck with that to-do list! I know there's more I wanted to say, but now I forget . Looking forward to reading more.
I understand. I've done the same thing on reading a lot of someone's report before. Glad you're all caught up now!
I guess I don't really have anything Disney related to report on. Not much has been done on the to do list and probably won't until this weekend - if I get around to it. Maybe today I'll work on our daily touring plan while I'm at work (shh don't tell!). Mike said last night that I needed to get on that. My response: Frist an evil glare, then "You know you could help." Men! He was teasing, and he would do it if I told him too, but he's been pretty busy lately too.
In home life, Dylan's soccer coach called the other night. His first game is on September 10th at 9am (each game will be at this time on Saturdays). They will 'practice' for 20 minutes then play 15 minute halves and then get a treat afterwards. We will miss 2 games as we'll be in Disney, but I've told the coach and at this age I don't think it matters a whole lot.
This week at daycare started the new 'school' program. They started learning numbers more this week. Dylan's teacher would write out the numbers leaving a few missing and the kids were learning what was missing. Like: 1 _ 3 4 _ etc.(Apparently this is usually taught later in kindergarten, but daycare prepares them very well when they finally get to go to real school.) Anyway, Dylan was saying the numbers before the teacher could even write them down. Apparently most kids don't grasp this for a while, but Dylan caught on right away. They were praising him on how good he was doing and he looked at them like 'yeah, so what'. Just a little brag on my smart cookie.
Lukas has learned to say 'uh-oh' and he uses it frequently. I must admit it's pretty cute when he says it because his mouth goes into a perfect 'o' - kind of like the Charlie Brown characters when they sing.
23 days to go: His love of Cars and a cross-country family road trip gave director John Lasseter the idea for “Cars”.
Way to go, Dylan ! He's a I love when little kids say "uh, oh"! They seem to latch onto that phrase because of the lilt in the voice. So cute. (Your updates are fun even when you have nothing to update!)
Good looks AND brains??? You're going to be beating the girls off with a stick!
The visual of the Charlie Brown face has me rolling. I used to tell my sister that my nephew had a Charlie Brown head (perfectly round). She didn't like that. I love Chuck!
Looks like I'm not the only one with a list hidden under her keyboard at work huh? Doing the dance sounds great! Conga line anyone???
Look at Mr. Smarty Pants Dylan. I'm impressed. That's the one thing I like about daycares that also include a curriculum. I'm not saying this just because she's my daughter, but Hope tends to catch onto things a litte quicker (minus potty training ) and her memory is crazy scary, but I credit that to her daycare. I guess I should for the amount of money I'm shelling out. That's great that Dylan's one step ahead.
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Congrats to Dylan! I don't think missing the games matters much at that age! It's more like playtime/recess for them! Cute with the uh oh's from Lukas! I remember those days!
I'm way late to the party, but it's been fun reading so much at once! Love that you've got such a huge group to celebrate Lukas's 1st birthday (can't believe he's turning 1 soon ).
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Glad you are feeling better - congrats to Dylan -you go girl all mommas need to brag on their kids. Like Melissa's Hope, Evan has a fantastic memeory - I'm amazed.
I was laughing about Lukas and his mouth being a perfect O. I often think my nephew 's mouth looks just like Chris Kringles in Santa Claus is coming to Town. When he cries his bottom lip sort squares off just like CK when the Winter Warlock is after him.
Good for Dylan!! That is awesome. I can picture Lukas making the Charlie Brown O with his mouth, way too cute!
Not much longer now! 23 days When we get this close we are entitled to dance daily I believe! with your to do lists.
I'll have to see if I can snag a picture of him saying it.
And I'll dance daily! DH counts down how many work days we have left.
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Way to go, Dylan ! He's a I love when little kids say "uh, oh"! They seem to latch onto that phrase because of the lilt in the voice. So cute. (Your updates are fun even when you have nothing to update!)
Aw! That's so sweet Laurie! Thank you.
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Good looks AND brains??? You're going to be beating the girls off with a stick!
The visual of the Charlie Brown face has me rolling. I used to tell my sister that my nephew had a Charlie Brown head (perfectly round). She didn't like that. I love Chuck!
Looks like I'm not the only one with a list hidden under her keyboard at work huh? Doing the dance sounds great! Conga line anyone???
Tell me about it! He is a smart cookie.
Oh no - I'm bad and everyone knows it. Today is the Fantasy Football draft for the guys at work and I told my boss I think they plan more for it than I do for my Disney trips. He didn't agree.
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Look at Mr. Smarty Pants Dylan. I'm impressed. That's the one thing I like about daycares that also include a curriculum. I'm not saying this just because she's my daughter, but Hope tends to catch onto things a litte quicker (minus potty training ) and her memory is crazy scary, but I credit that to her daycare. I guess I should for the amount of money I'm shelling out. That's great that Dylan's one step ahead.
I'm so glad we switched him from the home daycare. Funny thing is a little girl that went to the same home care is now at Dylan's school too - for that reason. Their daycare is awesome! (And I agree about the amount I shell out - and think I've got 2!!) It's also a christian based school, so they learn about Jesus too.
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Sorry to hear that you and Dylan got sick but I have to agree ~ better now than at Disney!! Its happened to us twice now. Not fun!
Too cute with Lukas' "uh-oh"
Sending some more that you get some of that to-do list knocked out this weekend!
Thanks Shelley! I'm not sure how much I'll get done, but maybe the ixies" will work.
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Congrats to Dylan! I don't think missing the games matters much at that age! It's more like playtime/recess for them! Cute with the uh oh's from Lukas! I remember those days!
That's what the coach said too - after like 10 minutes some are like 'are we done yet?'.
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I'm way late to the party, but it's been fun reading so much at once! Love that you've got such a huge group to celebrate Lukas's 1st birthday (can't believe he's turning 1 soon ).
Welcome Sharon! (Don't worry about being behind - I'm WAY behind on your Italy TR and new PTR too.)
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Glad you are feeling better - congrats to Dylan -you go girl all mommas need to brag on their kids. Like Melissa's Hope, Evan has a fantastic memeory - I'm amazed.
I was laughing about Lukas and his mouth being a perfect O. I often think my nephew 's mouth looks just like Chris Kringles in Santa Claus is coming to Town. When he cries his bottom lip sort squares off just like CK when the Winter Warlock is after him.
It's crazy what they remember - and what they choose NOT to remember - like washing his hands after going to the bathroom.
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Dylan! Do they do uniforms this early in soccer? If so, you'll have to post pics!
Lukas sounds so cute with his "uh-oh"!
They will have uniforms (t-shirt provided) and they even have a picture day!
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. Great treasure box! Absolutely love it. Good luck with that to-do list! I know there's more I wanted to say, but now I forget 
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When we get this close we are entitled to dance daily I believe! 
with your to do lists.
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I love when little kids say "uh, oh"! They seem to latch onto that phrase because of the lilt in the voice. So cute. (Your updates are fun even when you have nothing to update!)
) and her memory is crazy scary, but I credit that to her daycare. I guess I should for the amount of money I'm shelling out. That's great that Dylan's one step ahead. 
It's more like playtime/recess for them! Cute with the uh oh's from Lukas! I remember those days! 
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