Last "First Hair Cut"

Cody Mack got his first hair cut on Saturday. He was not going to sit by himself in the chair so we had him sit on my lap. At first he was not happy but once he realized it didn't hurt, he was ok.

This is the final outcome. He is so cute! I have to admit I am a little sad that this is my last "first hair cut".

Studying

Eric has been studying for an electrical test for weeks. In our crazy, small and loud house, this is a picture of how he studies.




He reads while wearing construction strength earplugs, kneeling over the bed with kids climbing all over him! (I have suggested he go to the library). His form of studying must work because HE PASSED THE TEST!!!!!

Apple Hill

On Labor Day Weekend we went up to Apple Hill. It has been a long time since we have been there. Cooper rode a pony (connor and cody refused!). We walked around and the kids ran around. We bought Grandpa Pollmann a carmeled apple and I bought a 1/2 bushel of apples. Yesterday Stefani and I made applesauce and apple pies (yummy!!) We had a lot of fun. Our pictures don't show everything but--- that's ok!

The Principals Office?!?!?!

{I debated about whether or not to post this (because it is embarassing) but then remembered that blogging is a form of journaling and that is for me and my family. One day this post mat be helpful to Cooper!}

Yesterday was the 3rd week of school. Cooper has had an ok start to kindergarten. He has lost his recess twice for not following directions. For those of you who are saying "twice in two weeks ~ that's not good!!" clearly don't know Cooper!! While missing recess is NOT acceptable to Eric and I, it could be worse for Cooper.

Yesterday, I pick Cooper up from school and he says "ummm, mom today I went to the Principal's office." My heart stopped... "you what?" He says "yeah, I got in trouble again.". So we went and talked to his sweet teacher and she told me what happened. Long story short, he got upset, freaked out (again if you know Cooper you have see this) and he wouldn't calm down. Mr. Martinez (the principal) just happened to walk into his classroom during the meltdown so he took Cooper back to his office. It was more of a scare tactic, in hopes that it would teach Cooper to knock it off. I had already warned Mr. Martinez about Cooper so he knows the situation.

While I was talking to Cooper about this, I said "Cooper, going to the principals office is the most trouble you can get in at school." He looked at me with his big eyes and said "no mom, the most trouble you can get in is detention. I didn't get detention so I am not the most busted"

My response (behind wanting to laugh and wanting to slap him) was "cooper, they don't give Kindergarten kids detention!" Cooper said "well, I am not the most busted because I didn't get detention!"

Ok first of all, how does he know what detention is? Connor is a perfect student who has NEVER EVER gotten in trouble! He has never even had a note home from the teacher. Cooper is on week THREE of kindergarten and he has already been to the principals office.

I told Eric I was embarassed that we have a "bad" kid. He laughed and told me to get over it. It is embarassing now and it will be embarassing the next 100 times it happens. Oh man, what are we in for????

Just because I feel like I have to justify things- Cooper has been to over a year of therapy and pediatricians who assure us that there is nothing "wrong" with him. Cooper has been punished, grounded, lives in time out, spanked, removed from activities etc. I have done everything I can think of ~ nothing helps! I don't even think a trip to the principals office is going to help!! SIGH....