Yep, Ellie has had two wriggly bottom teeth for a few weeks, and both Josh and I have tried to pull the most wiggly one out. But Friday, right in reading group, Ellie announced to her teacher (Mrs. Dye - who we love) that her tooth had fallen out and she had it right there in her hand. No blood, no tears. Needless to say it was VERY exciting!!
Here is the toothless one:
The tooth fairy came that very night (thanks to our new tooth box) and left FOUR DOLLARS! (in quarters - to be more exciting). Josh felt the first tooth is worth more.
We decorated for fall/Halloween on Friday after school.
Josh then came home (for the whole weekend!!!!) and fixed our spiders so they didn't fall down:
Ryder is visiting with his grandparents this weekend. After a whole day of tears, and a LOT of struggle, it has come to me that Ryder needs to go to another family. Josh and I agree that our girls come first. They had been having a harder time that maybe I realized.
The thought came to me that maybe we were the 'first' parents who could help him get over most of his angry screaming. But now he needs to move on because it seems he can't get the adult attention he needs when there is so much same-age competition.
The wonderful foster people have found a potential awesome family for him, and we are starting a slow (hopeful) transition. Lisa will be a GREAT mom to Ryder:
Ashley took a bath and looked super cute:
On Tuesday is her birthday. She is EXCITED!!!
Have a nice week! No school on Thursday and Friday so Josh and I are thinking about having a family-escape to a cabin near Yellowstone. Hehehe - will keep you updated!
