AR Points

To encourage students to read, we use the Accelerated Reader program. Tests are made on books, usually with five to ten questions. After the student reads the book, they take the AR test and collect points based on their scores. We try to set goals for the students at the beginning of the year. Students that meet their goals get a reward. Twice a year there's a "store" where students can spend their points for goodies. Tomorrow is the last day for students to meet their goals and earn points. We've done so much AR reading! My star pupil this week is a particularly angry little guy whose goal was 42 points. He has 102 points right now. I can't keep books out of his hands. I wish I could do more than provide him with plenty to read, but I think for now that might just be enough.

We finished the breastfeeding class last night. Its amazing that humans actually have to take a class on something that mammals just do. We'll have to see how easy or hard it is for Grant and I. We will make it work!

Tomorrow is the last SOL test. Yippee!

Today I learned that Henry LOVES cottage cheese. Loves it!

Puking Has Ceased!

Henry puked between 30 and 50 times in the last 24 hours. The low estimate is mine and the high estimate is Troy's. Our house is such a mess from all that yuckiness.

After $200 and all day at the vet (for Henry- not us), we've determined he had an upset stomach of unknown origin. However, our little canine baby is no longer puking and appears quite pleased to be home with us. I want a good night's sleep- I have to administer the math SOL test to six kids tomorrow.

Troy is also pooped. He didn't worry too much about Henry, but he spent all night dealing with me being anxious. Such a level headed guy.

Today I learned that vets are baffled by perky pukey puppies.

Poor Henry

I came home to find that Henry had puked all over the first floor. I sat down at the computer after cleaning up and taking him out, and he curled up in the corner of the office. It is kind of hot, and I guess the wood floor is comforting to him?
I hope he feels better tomorrow. I think he may have to go into his crate- I'm too tired and pregnant to come home from work and clean all the carpets.

Henry taking a break from puking by resting with his nose against the vent. No wonder his breathing sounded funny...

Weekend Update

- I am ready for this baby to come out. I spent a good half of the weekend on the couch, zapped of all energy. Out, Grant!

- We had a lovely dinner on Saturday night with some friends. We did some walking, too. I like socializing some. I wonder if we'll really be all that altered when the baby comes. Can't you take babies out to restaurants? Sunday, Joann came to visit with Katherine, who is the cutest nearly-two-year-old (except Amelia, of course). They wore me out- I had to pick up after Katherine.

- The laundry got done!!!

- SOL testing started today at school. I didn't give any tests today; I test kids Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Everything went well with my group that hung out with me. I was very pleased.

- Troy sold the Audi. There simply aren't words for the happiness and relief that brings me.

I feel like there's a lot of whining in here. Please don't get me wrong- I'm very happy. I'm just frustrated with the end of school nearing. Life really is good in Lynchburg!

Today I learned that my "too tired to think" point is at noon. It used to be 2 pm.