School sweet School (Not)

Hey all! Whats up??? Just wanted to check in with ya! I started school on August 13th, 2008. I do not like that date. As some of you know, I was separated from all my friends.. sad, i know. Anyways, I'll get through it. I'm really bored in the classes because its all review. In math, we have homework everyday. Blah... I'm just not a school person. Some people wake up in the morning, hop outta bed and say "YES!!!! ANOTHER DAY OF SCHOOL!!!". That is definitely not me. Sounds more like my brother. I wake up in the morning, 6am to be exact, try to sleep for a few more minutes and then, unhappily, drag myself to the bathroom to get ready. Not a terrific start on a new day. If I were president I would make all schools start AFTER it becomes light outside. Not before. Or in between. After.

When I get to heaven I'm going to ask him, "Why weren't we all born smart?? So we didn't have to go to school??" Of course when I said this to my mom and dad they said, "But then you wouldn't of met you friends!!" So I added, "..and go to a social school where we have topics to talk about. And all day we just play with our friends instead of work! And when we graduate social school then we start jobs." Makes sense to me. Agreed???

But, as luck would have it, that didn't happen. I wasn't born a human genius sadly. Oh well. We'll have to see if I can survive the next 5 years of Middle School and High School. and then 4+ years of college...sighhh...... only 9-10+ years before I am officially done with school. But then, of course, there's jobs. Sighh...

Well, I with ttyl!!!!l ('talk to ya later' for those of you that don't know texting lingo)

Amy<3

Aaron's school shopping

Here is Aaron's school shopping strategy.
Rearrange T-shirt drawer. "I forgot I had that one"
Saves me lots of money, he is happy. Win win.
Really, You buy the kid a new pair of shoes every few months and he is good to go. Low maintenance. Now my girls on the other hand.... we are off to old navy for $7 jean day.

Doctors appointment

All went well. Better than we expected. Aaron did great, joked around a lot. He had a ultrasound yesterday, so we won't find out those results until monday and then see the doc on a annual basis-yeah. No surgery. Definite answered prayer!

While the husbands away...

I don't know why but when Joe is out of town I get so much done. He went up to a cubs game with his friend Brad Mason. They got free tickets, great seats. Lucky ducks.
I re arranged the boys room. We now no longer have bunk beds, but two beds in their room. I painted the closet and took the doors off and put Andrews dresser inside. While at wal mart today I found (on clearance-my heart rejoiced!) a boys bedding line with madras plaid and everything that matched it. So I got canvas totes for the closet and bedding. I made a valance from a set of shams too! Andrew even got one of those tents for the bed. He is so stoked about it."I am so lucky Mom" "Don't tell Dad where I am tonight". Aaron even likes it. Now to keep it clean.
After I got the kids to bed I finished the laundry(a day late I might add) and cleaned the carpets. They were quite gross. Maybe they will stay semi clean for a few days before the lovely dark spots reappear. Could be worse.
BTW I cleaned the office out this morning! hee hee

Ouch!

I got my crown yesterday, I wish it was on my head and not on my tooth. I also had a cavity filled at the same time. It has been a while since I have had dental work done. Ouch. It still hurts today, hurts the pocketbook too. It could be worse, at least we have dental insurance, and I still have teeth!
Joe's big brother gave us a weight set when they moved so we have been lifting on that. Ouch, sore muscles. I am sure we will be buff the next time you see us Reeds!
On a more serious note, please pray for our friends the Watts. Their new baby girl, Jessa, they are adopting from China was moved to an orphanage yesterday and she is very sad. She has always lived with a foster family and knows nothing else, she is 16months old, I think. How sad for Jessa and for the Watts too.
Aaron's appointment is tomorrow too.

Beautiful Weekend/ Busy Week

1. 3 Soccer games- this is our first foray into travel soccer. Aaron's team lost 2 and tied 1 this weekend. Competition was much stiffer than rec. Fun to watch though. I never thought I would like soccer as much as I do. Ann and Aandrew's seasons don't start until after labor day. Amy isn't playing, it went co ed for her age group and she opted not to play with the boys.

2. Family reunion in Bremen- My Dads family is fun to be with. The reunion is at my cousins house who has a pool and just a beautiful house for entertaining. They are always very gracious to let us have it there. The kids love it, and get to play with their cousins. Sad too though, the economy is so much more bleek up there. With factories closing, so many of my relatives are losing jobs they have had for 20-30 years. One cousin told me of marital trouble- made my heart sad. We surprised friends of ours for a quick visit on the way home. Always nice to see the Masons.

3. Joe is at Prison playing basketball with the inmates today. He sacrifices a Sunday a month for their pleasure(he loves to play too ;) It is a good ministry and I am thankful he listened and obeyed when God nudged at his heart to start this. It is as beneficial to the players from our church as those at the prison! "A grateful heart is good medicine" to see it in action is good for anyone.

4. First week of school went well. I am still not quiet into the swing of things yet. Everyone loves their teachers, we are blessed with a good school. Andrew said today that he doesn't ever want to move because he wants his kids to go to Carey Ridge Elementary. So cute. Amy is adjusting to middle school.

5.I colored my hair dark. I would say "back" to my original color, but it has gotten darker after each pregnancy. Needless to say it is darker than it ever was before. I am tired of coloring it. My husband always liked it lighter(I guess it was light when we met 20 years ago), but I didn't consult him. I am trying to simplify. Don't be shocked when you see me. :)

6. Busy week ahead. Soccer practices, baseball try-outs, doctor appointment, I get a crown(I wish it was on my head and not on my tooth), I go back to work after a 3 week break :(

Please pray for Aaron's doctors appointment, it is of a sensitive matter, but could be serious.

This is my third attempt to publish this post. For some reason the computer doesn't like it, I hope you do!

Quote of the Day

This was actually on Sunday. We went to the Indiana State Fair, showed the kids all of the animals and such. We were "petting" a huge steer, when Andrew asked if it was a dairy cow. I answered "No". He said " What is it for if it doesn't give us milk?" I answered " hamburgers, steaks, roasts." Annie quickly said" Mom quiet, he will hear you." meaning the steer of course.