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I received an email today informing me that I have failed to update my blog in a timely manner.  I didn't know that these posts were so popular!  We'll so as not us disappoint my 8 readers here we go!

Our most exciting news probably comes from the littlest ones in our family.  Reuben started wear undies and gave up his paci last week.  So far so good with the undies!  He has even started telling us when he has to go (sometimes!)  He has done just fine without his paci.  He gave up his nap for a few days, but it is back.  Whew!  Elise is standing!  It took her a LONG time but she got there!  She loves it!



Jonah and Audrey started Children's Choir this month.  I am so excited for Audrey especially. She is loving having a little something that makes her feel like a big girl.  Jonah is doing great with school.  We have been hitting the 3 R's pretty hard.  He reminded me this week that we need to spice it up a bit.  I think that I have a pretty cool human body project to start and I am considering trying a lapbook for Thanksgiving. 

There is probably a lot that I am forgetting, but there is always laundry to do! (And the kiddos Trick or Treating candy to attack!)

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