Another great start to a new week. Madi brought home tons of papers from school and they were almost all A's and a B or two. She had a few papers that were C's a few weeks ago. We made it clear that it was unacceptable. That it is her job right now to be a great student. Not mediocre. Or below average. She knew that she was not trying her best and rushing through her work and has stepped it up big time. We talked with her about it and then let it go and let her work through it. Very proud of her. And we made a big deal about what a great job she is doing. She's really doing awesome!!!
Today was Madi's class party at school. She had to bring a gift for a friend and we got a gift for Mrs. Campbell. The girls all traded gifts. Madi ended up with some kleenex (girlie in a travel size) and something else. She also had some candy and snacks and pop. Loved it.
The last few days her toe has been bothering her. She had shown us her toe a while ago. She's had a bump on it since she got here. Was very small. Lately it's itched so she's been rubbing her toe on her sock and irritated it. Then she started getting a few other spots on her other toe and under another toe. Wasn't sure if it was warts or not so I told her to see the nurse. The area where she rubbed it on her sock is pink around it. And more easy to see inside of it than the small bumps.
So I talked with nurse to see how to handle it. She mentioned just doing over-the-counter stuff (which I know an awful lot about). Madi's shoes are tight in the toes and she often keeps her socks on after school when they are sweaty. So we're making several changes. We've been planning to get her new shoes over break. Just been so busy and hard to get to the right stores for them - going to Allen Outlets to Stride Rite to try some out. She is now washing her feet when she gets home. Then we apply new bandaids. I had her come to my room after gym class today and we switched out bandaids, socks and shoes. Just trying to keep her feet dry which will help keep it from spreading.
We applied some neosporin yesterday afternoon and are now treating it with wart bandaids that have salicylic acid on the pad portion. I also applied Dr. Scholl's Freeze Away to each wart tonight. Warned her that it'd be painful - if only a little. She did not like it at all. I shared some stories about my wart experience (she was like "this is a great, fun conversation") and about how important it is to be diligent in order to get rid of them. Truly hoping to not have to take her to a foot specialist. And if I have to, I'm hoping that my dr. participates with CHIP as we're somewhat limited in who we can see. So please pray that we can tackle this and get them gone soon! I get so nervous about them as I am hoping to never have to deal with them again. Had such a bad experience. So I'm praying that this is a short-term and not a big deal thing.
We're all getting ready for Christmas. Less than a week away! The girls have had a blast looking for Buddy our elf. Each day they have to find him in the house. Julia LOVES saying "Hi buddy" and "Bye Buddy." She's talking up a storm!! So cute!!
Madi and Riley had a cute conversation this morning. Riley goes "Hey Madi! I love you one hundred!" Madi goes "I love you one thousand, Riley." And then they both hugged. Love those moments!!!
Jeremy went to the dealership today and traded in his car. Since Saab went bankrupt, his car is not worth so much and we decided to get out fast. So as of tomorrow, he has a new car. A Subaru Legacy. Can't wait to see it! So I put all three girls to bed tonight. They were all SOO good!!!
Tomorrow is a half day. We do a Christmas Sing-a-Long with each grade and Madi has an extra gym class. Plus we get out at 1:30pm instead of 3pm. So woo hoo!! Then a week and a half off.
Ok- I'm a little out of it (trying to talk to Jer while talking is not working). Sorry if I rambled.
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