This was a very busy day. The kids went to school and then we went right to Kristianne's Band Festival. She has been in an honor band for elementary school 6th graders. This is the first time that a 6th grade band has gone to a band festival for this school district. The director asked for just comments and not a score but they all walked out with medals around their necks.
Kristianne was so coming down from her adreniline high that she broke down and cried. 5 minutes later she was just fine. She just needed to let the nerves go and relax just a bit.
The band had to wear white shirts or blouses and black from the waist down. The sweatshirt that she has on is her brothers. She was cold and Noah gave up his coat to keep her warm. I'm so glad that chivalry isn't dead. At least not in his heart.
Krsitianne went on her first date. It was a daddy daughter dinner dance for Activity days for girls activity.
She is so grown up. What do I do? Is it time to buy a gun to keep the boys away or just a baseball bat?
If I had had any buttons on my shirt they would have all popped right off.
Well it has been far too long since I posted anything. I now have a new computer and can skype with family if they want to. We are starting to look for a place to live. We think that even if we get it before school gets out we will stay here until school gets out so that Kristianne can finish her 6th grade year out with all her friends. We will start moving things in and Tom will live in it until after June 8th.
Tom looks like he is getting a moved to a new department in the same company. It will mean more consistant hours and then he will have weekends off with his family. I know that he likes to be here with us.
Noah is doing really well in both cub scouts and in school. We are half way done with his bear and hopefully we can get it done before we move. It just takes a lot of time from mom to spend with him. He is top in his class for math. I love him and am so proud of him. We had blue and gold dinner and here is a picture of his cake that he made.
Jonah is doing really well in kindergarten. He is reading really well and is starting to do math from 1st grade. Just simple addition and subtraction but he isn't even 6 yet. I don't know why I was chosen to raise such incredible boys. They are always keeping me on my toes.
Kristianne was just invited today at church to attend the Young Women's broadcast next week from salt lake. I will go to the ward building and share this wonderful step in her life. She is growing up way too fast. I remember that little girl that needed me for everything and now she doesn't need me for as much. Wow where has time gone
We are still living with Mom and Dad. I am so grateful that they still like us. We have some exciting things that have been happening for my kids.
Kristianne has been invited to join the Honors Band with her school. It means more rehearsals on our own time but she is really excited. Only 4 kids from her school were chosen. Also, we were told by her orthodontist that she will not need oral surgery to make her canine teeth come down. We are so relieved.
Noah and Kristianne are both doing a science fair project. It is mandatory but at least they want to do one.
Jonah is doing really well in school. He loves doing homework and getting it done before it is required.
Tom and I have come to a decision. We will not be moving all the way to San Diego but most likely we will be moving to Temecula or Murrieta because it is: 1. Cheaper, if we stay in Riverside County and not in North County then rent isn't so high. and 2. I think the weather will be warmer for Kristianne and the boys. They love to be outside and in some places where Tom is at right now is getting snow flurries.
I will post pictures later.
Well we have made it through October. Dad had his surgery and seems to be doing well. He does have some weakness in his arms. The kids are doing really well.
Kristianne went to 6th grade camp and loved every minute of it. It was only 3 days and 2 nights but she came home so tired. When she came home she told me all about the activities that she participated in. She did survival safety, rock climbing, horse back riding, canoeing and even went on a night hike with the rest of the kids. She did say that she felt jipped just a little bit because her horse was actually a mule not a horse. I tried to explain that that is better because they are more sure footed.
Noah is still being himself. He is very smart but at times I see some insecurities in him. I don't know why but I guess it is normal for a 9 year old boy to feel that way. He is looking forward to helping Grandma with pie night and Thanksgiving. He is still loving mowing the lawn and serving Grandpa. He has acted just a wee bit strange since Grandpa came home from the hospital. I guess mom found out that he is now really nervous or scared to hurt grandpa. He doesn't seem to know what needs to be done or where he fits in. I hope after a talk with Grandma he will find his spot.
Jonah is Jonah. He is loving school so much that at times I really think he gets bored. He still gets his weekly homework packets done in 2 days and then gets mad when it is over. He had an interesting experience the past few weeks. A little girl in one of the other kindergarten classes at his school died this last friday. She had a heart condition that she finally gave into. They talked to the kids about this and offered counseling for them. We spent time talking about this and he decided that she is with her Heavenly Father. I was really proud that he thought about it that way.
Tom is still working in San Diego and I am trying to save up money to get us a place down there. We had an interesting experience over Halloween. I took my kids actually trick or treating. Since we have always lived in apartment complexes that don't do trick or treating, they found it to be the most fun. It took us 2 hours to make it around the block. The kids got so much candy and were so tired. So tired even that they didn't want to get up the next morning. Kristianne went as an Eskimo Princess, Noah was a cowboy, and Jonah was a knight in shining armor. Noah was so convincing as a cowboy that at times he seemed to channel John Wayne. I'm trying to get the pictures to upload correctly. I'm having some problems.
Here are my three kids getting ready for the fall picture day at school. I was really proud of the boys because they both wanted to wear ties to school. The removed them after pictures but at least they wore them for pics. Jonah has a black backpack and told me this morning with his tie and backpack that he looks just like a missionary. I only wish that the missionaries of the world would know of the impact that they have on young people in the wards where they serve. The kids also got their first progress report for this school year. We will work on things with each child.
Kristianne is getting ready for her trip to 6th grade science camp. It is in 2 weeks and I think she is really excited but I feel nerves. I know that she needs to grow up but this is the first time that she will have gone to a camp of any kind and I'm worried. I know that the teachers that are going are amazing and will take good care of her but it is just that I won't be there. I guess I should just tell myself "Suck it up, cupcake."
Noah is also learning much. He is struggling with writing, not that he can't write it is just that when he takes a timed test he starts to freeze up and doesn't do as well. I know that it just takes time to learn your best stragedy for test taking. I will be here to support him and help him do is very best as always.
Jonah is loving going to school. We are trying to get him to just use capital letters at the correct times. In his progress report it says that he is below grade level because he uses all caps to write his sentences. He is also the only left handed kid in his class. It is sometimes easier for him to write in all caps. I know that he will get it in time but really do the teachers need to put him below basic levels just because of that. Give me a break.
Tom is still working and camping in San Diego. We are all trying to save money up so that we can get a place together. I know that my kids need to spend time with their dad. We have been waiting for The City of Upland to make their decision regarding our appeal for wrongful termination. We should know by the 20th of this month the ruling.
I am really trying to find my place in the world. Now that I'm not working I have been helping a friend of my with her online store. I have been learning how to imput all the info for her so that she can sell things. It has be a challenge and quite satisfying because I have figured out so much by myself.
Well here is the Guymon family in a nut shell. I will keep updating...
Well we have made it to the 3rd week of school. I no longer work at the kids school. The new principal decided that he didn't need me anymore and let me go but has since hired 2 more people. It makes me wonder if it was just that he didn't like me and wanted his favorites there. The kids are still attending Madison at least until we can get enough money to get an apartment in San Diego or its surrounding areas.
I have been dealing with the above problem and also some unusual facial swelling. One doctor told me it was a sinus infection but a dentist said that it is an abscess. The only problem with that theory is that the dentist can't find the abscess anywhere. I looked like I had been hit by a bat or a fist. These are pictures were taken on Thursday Sept.8, and Friday Sept. 9th, thank heavens that the swelling started to go down on Sat. I was sure that I wanted to go to church with my face this messy.Fridays Swelling
Thursdays Swelling
Jonah is loving all day kindergarten and is learning so much. He doesn't like not seeing me everyday at lunch but I really think it will be good for him. He knows all but 2 of his kindergarten no excuse words by sight and is reading easy readers as part of his homework.
Noah is loving being in his 4th grade class. He actually in a combo class with 5th graders. He recently took a pretest on what he knows of 4th grade math and got a perfect on it. I don't know what to do with such a smart kid. He recently, also, received his wolf badge in cub scouts. He also worked really hard to get his World Conservation Cub Scout Patch. It was a lot of work but he feels amazing now that he has it. He is in the Bear den now and will be learning much there.
Kristianne is, as always, an amazing young lady. She is getting ready for 6th grade science camp coming up in October. I guess the camp thingy begins. She wanted to be part of the fundraiser for camp tuition, so that it wouldn't be such a struggle to get her there. She was able to raise all the money needed in a 24 hour period. Thanks to Grandma Rogers and Marilyn Lewis at Arlanza Elem. I can hardly believe that in just 6 short months she is going to be going into young women. Where has time gone.
Tom is still working down in San Diego and has been getting more consistent hours so that will make it easier for us to save up money for rent and deposit on a place. We so want to be all together again. It has been hard on all of us with this long distance relationship as a family. I only pray for his continued success at work.
That about updates everyone and thing that is going on up to today. Stay tuned, I'm sure this will change.
