DisMomAmy
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Well the craziness of September is almost over... we have our Yard Sale on Saturday then things will quiet down. Alex starts swimming in mid-October which will be a different kind of crazy with some late nights at the pool but I'm happy to take that over the madness that has been September.
On Monday, Southwest opens up the schedule through early June (I think) so I'll be up early to buy our tickets for April vacation week!!!
The minivan search has slowed down now that we found out it'll be probably six weeks before we turn in the Kia & get the check. I need to go test drive two more vans then we'll just have to wait. As of now (and it switches almost daily), I'm leaning toward the Chrysler Town & Country simply due to cost. That van comes with a lot more standard features. However, I do love both the Honda Odyssey & Toyota Sienna so we'll see what kind of deal they can offer us. We used to lease & the Kia was the first car we bought in a while (for me... Tim drives too many miles to lease.) Now Tim has me considering leasing again... so I have even more decisions to make!
In trip planning news, we thought we dodged a bullet when the soccer schedules came out & the boys weren't going to miss ANY games due to our trip. But Sunday night we found out that Zach's karate school is holding their fall tournament while we're gone. They only have them twice a year so he'll be disappointed to miss it. He had class tonight & didn't find out about it but it's just a matter of time... His next class is Friday afternoon & he'll probably find out then. Tim & I need to get our story planned quickly!
I also emailed their teachers about the missed days of school. Alex's Special Ed case manager replied with, "What lucky ducks! I always wanted my parents to do the same thing but alas...they did not. I have been scarred for life (just kidding)!" Alex's teacher said, "sounds great!" and Zach's said, "Thanks for letting me know about the Nov. dates. Sounds like fun!" So it looks like we're good!! The timing of my email wasn't great though... Alex missed a little time today for a doctor's appointment & I have to pick him up an hour and a half early tomorrow for a dentist appointment. Luckily I was able to schedule his orthodontist appointment for Columbus Day! Hopefully his teacher won't care... I just hate to have him miss school even if it's a little bit since he requires a lot of extra help. I feel like they have to do even more to catch him up when he misses time.
Up next: As we change the calendar to October, how is my to do list looking?
On Monday, Southwest opens up the schedule through early June (I think) so I'll be up early to buy our tickets for April vacation week!!!
The minivan search has slowed down now that we found out it'll be probably six weeks before we turn in the Kia & get the check. I need to go test drive two more vans then we'll just have to wait. As of now (and it switches almost daily), I'm leaning toward the Chrysler Town & Country simply due to cost. That van comes with a lot more standard features. However, I do love both the Honda Odyssey & Toyota Sienna so we'll see what kind of deal they can offer us. We used to lease & the Kia was the first car we bought in a while (for me... Tim drives too many miles to lease.) Now Tim has me considering leasing again... so I have even more decisions to make!
In trip planning news, we thought we dodged a bullet when the soccer schedules came out & the boys weren't going to miss ANY games due to our trip. But Sunday night we found out that Zach's karate school is holding their fall tournament while we're gone. They only have them twice a year so he'll be disappointed to miss it. He had class tonight & didn't find out about it but it's just a matter of time... His next class is Friday afternoon & he'll probably find out then. Tim & I need to get our story planned quickly!
I also emailed their teachers about the missed days of school. Alex's Special Ed case manager replied with, "What lucky ducks! I always wanted my parents to do the same thing but alas...they did not. I have been scarred for life (just kidding)!" Alex's teacher said, "sounds great!" and Zach's said, "Thanks for letting me know about the Nov. dates. Sounds like fun!" So it looks like we're good!! The timing of my email wasn't great though... Alex missed a little time today for a doctor's appointment & I have to pick him up an hour and a half early tomorrow for a dentist appointment. Luckily I was able to schedule his orthodontist appointment for Columbus Day! Hopefully his teacher won't care... I just hate to have him miss school even if it's a little bit since he requires a lot of extra help. I feel like they have to do even more to catch him up when he misses time.
Up next: As we change the calendar to October, how is my to do list looking?
gueess it almost has to wait till you get back now...I have found that the teachers are actually pretty OK w/ kids missing...I secretly think they wish they were going too 
I'll be looking at my to-do list soon too...coming up fast for me
their store is filled with Duffy!
I may need to PM you & ask you some questions as we are supposed to be flying out on the 26th of this month from Manchester. This will be our first flight out from there as we usually go from Boston.
The trombone story sounds like something Alex would do... luckily we live less than a half mile from the school because we've had to drive back for forgotten homework more than a few times! 
Well they bought it! 
I guess Tim warned them that it might not be all that fun since he has to work most of the week. 
