The apple doesn't fall far from the tree

Megan has been struggling a bit in school. With her handwriting, getting her work done, staying focused, being motivated, and she's talking too much.

My mom gave me some of my report cards from elementary school.
Here's what they said
"When Virginia settles down, she does better work. She is a lovely child, but often seeks the attention of others through some form of noise
"There are times I have to push her a little"
"Is making satisfactory progress in most areas with the exception of self control"
I got some 3s in "writes legibly" (with 1 being the best).

Poor Megan, she got it honestly!

Hershey Park

On Saturday we went to Hershey Park (Kevin's company had some cheap tickets to a "private event"). We had a great time. The girls love rides and I love watching them enjoy the rides. They had such fun! Kellie wasn't too sure about the Frogger ride where they bounce up and down, but she endured til the end, with Megan holding her hand. The rest of the rides they both loved. It was a beautiful day weather wise, which added to how nice and fun the day was.

In typical fashion for us, the trip was not without a little "issue". It was a sunny day, sunnier than I realized it was supposed to be. So, I bought sunscreen at one of the stores in the park. Within minutes of applying the sunscreen Kellie broke out into hives, started itching, was pulling at her tongue, and her eyes puffed up. Washing it off didn't help, so off to the First Aid Station we went. I convinced the nurse to give her a dose of benadryl and within 30 mintues Kellie was better. Her 1st souvenir from Hershey Park, a pretty blue medicine spoon!

The chocolate factory tour was neat, and at the end we got Kit Kats. Meg and I love Kit Kats!

On the way home we stopped at a campground right near Hershey to check it out, so maybe next year we'll camp there.

September wrap up

I can't believe we are already a few days into October! I thought I'd do a wrap up on a few things from September. Most of the big stuff I already blogged about.

Megan and I went to paint pottery again, It's been almost a year since we've been there. We enjoy it, not sure why it's been so long. I made a pencil holder with different shades of purple on it (in hopes that if we use it I will be able to find a pen or pencil near the phone in the kitchen!). Megan made a cute puppy bank.







On Sept 18th Kevin and I celebrated 16 years of marriage. Seems like just yesterday and yet a lifetime ago! We met when I was 16, so I've been married to him the same amount of time that I spent not knowing him.



September pretty much was spent trying to get into the school routine. Megan doesn't like 1st grade, but goes without too much of a fight. She's struggling with learning when it's ok to talk and when it's not (she gets that from me- in 1st grade I stayed in trouble for talking!). She loves to draw and tell stories and is getting very good at both.

Kellie is starting to become very opinionated about everything, but is still my happy girl most of the time.

I'm enjoying the weather. Kevin is enjoying football season.

Well, there's the wrap up!