November 03, 2009
Tuesday, November 3
Seems like all the days are full ones. The van is still making a horrible horrible sound. We thought we fixed it by screwing in the bumper which was practically falling off. It was held on by two lone screws at the sides....the other eight or so had fallen off. Grandma put them back in but the sound is still rattling. I think maybe the brake isn't disengaging all the way on the wheel because it doesn't rattle when you press the brakes...only when it is free to go. It rattles more the faster you go, the faster the wheels spin.
Today Kyle and CJ went to school, and both boys are still with their leader badges doing well. CJ's class had a substitute teacher and while they were making pilgrim puppets, CJ managed to cut a swath out of his polo shirt. He did a great job of it too...not a minor small hole but a nice finger sized one. He doesn't do things half way. It may not be salvagable but Grandma is going to try.
Kyle got a new book to read --- Horrible Harry and the Gorb. He took the AR test over Flat Stanley and didn't remember all of the story since it had been so long, but he did get a 75% on it. He will just have to get the rest of them right and his score will go up like he did last grading period. I know he can do it. We will just read a little closer next time.
We went to karate after school. Kyle and CJ's class is doing safety week so they are in full gear (they don't like this part :-) They learned a new combination with a hook punch and an upper cut. It was great to watch them learning the new moves. I have pictures below.
Great picture of CJ looking at himself in the mirror.
After learning the new combination, the boys got to spar. Kyle was really challenged as he fought against a brown belt and a rather aggressive blue belt. He held his own even though it was hard. CJ got to spar against a girl and against Uncle Jonathan. He did a great job!
We got to talk to Daddy on webcam and then we took our baths and went to bed. Mom is staying up a little later to get her grading done since the six weeks ends on Thursday. Yuck!
We miss you Daddy! Kyle wanted you to know that he says Good night to you every night before he goes to bed (and he does...he yells it down the stairs).
I am soo proud of you guys. You are doing very well and these pics are great! I am sure Kyle will do fine on the next AR test, probably just preoccupied and as you said it had been awhile since the last book. CJ, what can you say...he does things his own way!!
I love you all,
Dad
Posted by: Dad at November 4, 2009 05:13 AM