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Let's see.....time for some boring, just-keeping-everyone-updated stuff. Simon is still trying to solidify his knowledge of the alphabet. Tavin asked him, "Simon, I'm going to say the alphabet and you tell me which word I leave out." Tavin apparently hasn't yet grasped the concept of "letters" yet. :) So, she recites and leaves out "U". Simon immediately pipes up, "7!". Close. Sort of. Then, the other night, it was strangely quiet at bedtime. Now, our main objective is simply to get the children in their rooms (preferably beds, but floor is ok), lights out, and no talking. We've found that if these three guidelines are strictly adhered to, sleep will surely follow.....eventually. Usually there are several variances, mostly from Simon, about why daddy should again come to his room. This almost never results in a pleasant experience for him (Simon) but he is slow to grasp this concept as well. Anyway, what Kevin found was the kids were on the floor, which was ok, but they were NOT in their rooms. They were each half-way out of their doorways, allowing them to be about a foot apart; but Tavin was quietly reading to Simon and he was actually listening. What to do? It's a school night, they aren't following the rules, but this was such a rarity that it was given a "time limit" and then regular bedtime regs followed.

They are also eagerly anticipating the end of the month....birthday season. Tavin has a party for a friend that she is attending this Friday, then her own party on Sunday afternoon. We are doing a "Girls only, no boys allowed, tea party." She has invited 3 friends. We will serve "tea" (probably hot chocolate) with their choice of my collection of tea cups/saucers, and make necklaces or bracelets with beading stuff. They will also be able to dress up with old hats, gloves, etc. Kevin has been instructed to take Simon somewhere else. :) The following weekend is Simon's birthday and he will have a less structured "party" at Grandpa & Grandma's house. He is VERY excited, as he is still telling me what he wants for Christmas and can't quite figure out why we aren't still giving them presents! Here we go!