9 Dumont Updates for March
The last week or so has been extra busy and life changing for the Dumont crew so here's a quick rundown of our lives in no particular order.
First, Charlotte and Tommy got braces on Monday. Last Friday they got spacers in preparation for Monday so they've basically been in varying levels of pain since Friday. Tommy is despondent over the foods he can't eat. His only consolation is that I've been supplying milkshakes, frozen yogurt, pudding, and Jello whenever he wants. Charlotte hasn't been as bad off, but she had a rough night last night. Crying happened. When they complain about not being able to eat, my only option is to offer to buy them a milkshake from wherever they want. If you saw me in the Chickfila drive thru at 8:30pm last night, it was for Charlotte's chocolate milkshake. And then she cried because "I CAN'T ONLY EAT MILKSHAKES!" Ahem. We're holding on for Thursday when the orthodontist assures me they'll be feeling noticeably better.
Second, if your kid needs braces, visit a few different orthodontists. The costs vary greatly. It was going to be $2000 more if we'd gone with a different ortho that had a very similar plan to the one we chose. TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS. Seriously. Are the braces plated in gold? Because that's what I'd want with $2000 extra dollars.
Third, I declared this week to be a restaurant fast for us. You've already read about the milkshakes so I've amended the fast to be a No Meals at a Restaurant. Yes, I've bought a lot of beverages, but no meals. Charlotte has already declared that milkshakes can't be considered meals so I feel good about this definition. That means we haven't eaten out since Saturday! Our NM@R Fast is going on splendidly.
Fourth, Charlotte and I spent Saturday at Lake Moultrie where she went over canoeing and kayaking basics. In a couple of weeks, she (and hopefully me as well!) will be canoing/kayaking down the Edisto River. I am so excited for this trip! I've also moved kayaks up to the top of my things I want to buy list so we can kayak on the weekends.
Fifth, Jamie the Very Worst Missionary replied to my comment on her post so that made my afternoon yesterday. =) Some of you do not know who this person is, but I like her. Some of you will not. That's okay.
Sixth, I'LL BE IN FRANCE IN 4 MONTHS!!!!!!
Seventh, Matthew and Charlotte finished up their year at our CC group! Charlotte is going for Memory Master on Tuesday so she still has some work to do with that. Tommy still has 3 weeks left (really 4 because there's a break for Easter for his class), and then he'll be done with the bulk of his work for the year. We'll still have math, books, and projects, but we're about to enter that warm fuzzy part of the school year; that time when we relax and do the stuff we want without being on a timeline. If I look a little more relaxed the next time you see me, it's because I am.
Eighth, well, this isn't actually an update. I am once again reminded that I'm in the decade of divorce. My twenties were filled with weddings, and my thirties are full of couples that "just aren't happy anymore" and are completely enamored with the other side of the fence. Once again I say ever so gently, get over yourselves, people. Hmm. That wasn't gentle. Yes, marriage is hard and sometimes you really don't like the person that steals your covers every. single. night. I get it. Really. No, really. I seriously get it. Still, fight for your marriage. Get some help if you need it, and if that "help" suggests you get divorced, then that's not really help (even if it's your church giving you the bad advice)...and that's all I'll say on that.
Ninth, I almost forgot that Matthew started flag football again. Tommy is helping out with his team. If you want to see us over the next couple of months, try Gahagan park. We'll be there at least 2 nights a week.
Okay, I think that's everything. It's a good life we have here. =)
First, Charlotte and Tommy got braces on Monday. Last Friday they got spacers in preparation for Monday so they've basically been in varying levels of pain since Friday. Tommy is despondent over the foods he can't eat. His only consolation is that I've been supplying milkshakes, frozen yogurt, pudding, and Jello whenever he wants. Charlotte hasn't been as bad off, but she had a rough night last night. Crying happened. When they complain about not being able to eat, my only option is to offer to buy them a milkshake from wherever they want. If you saw me in the Chickfila drive thru at 8:30pm last night, it was for Charlotte's chocolate milkshake. And then she cried because "I CAN'T ONLY EAT MILKSHAKES!" Ahem. We're holding on for Thursday when the orthodontist assures me they'll be feeling noticeably better.
Second, if your kid needs braces, visit a few different orthodontists. The costs vary greatly. It was going to be $2000 more if we'd gone with a different ortho that had a very similar plan to the one we chose. TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS. Seriously. Are the braces plated in gold? Because that's what I'd want with $2000 extra dollars.
Third, I declared this week to be a restaurant fast for us. You've already read about the milkshakes so I've amended the fast to be a No Meals at a Restaurant. Yes, I've bought a lot of beverages, but no meals. Charlotte has already declared that milkshakes can't be considered meals so I feel good about this definition. That means we haven't eaten out since Saturday! Our NM@R Fast is going on splendidly.
Fourth, Charlotte and I spent Saturday at Lake Moultrie where she went over canoeing and kayaking basics. In a couple of weeks, she (and hopefully me as well!) will be canoing/kayaking down the Edisto River. I am so excited for this trip! I've also moved kayaks up to the top of my things I want to buy list so we can kayak on the weekends.
Fifth, Jamie the Very Worst Missionary replied to my comment on her post so that made my afternoon yesterday. =) Some of you do not know who this person is, but I like her. Some of you will not. That's okay.
Sixth, I'LL BE IN FRANCE IN 4 MONTHS!!!!!!
Seventh, Matthew and Charlotte finished up their year at our CC group! Charlotte is going for Memory Master on Tuesday so she still has some work to do with that. Tommy still has 3 weeks left (really 4 because there's a break for Easter for his class), and then he'll be done with the bulk of his work for the year. We'll still have math, books, and projects, but we're about to enter that warm fuzzy part of the school year; that time when we relax and do the stuff we want without being on a timeline. If I look a little more relaxed the next time you see me, it's because I am.
Eighth, well, this isn't actually an update. I am once again reminded that I'm in the decade of divorce. My twenties were filled with weddings, and my thirties are full of couples that "just aren't happy anymore" and are completely enamored with the other side of the fence. Once again I say ever so gently, get over yourselves, people. Hmm. That wasn't gentle. Yes, marriage is hard and sometimes you really don't like the person that steals your covers every. single. night. I get it. Really. No, really. I seriously get it. Still, fight for your marriage. Get some help if you need it, and if that "help" suggests you get divorced, then that's not really help (even if it's your church giving you the bad advice)...and that's all I'll say on that.
Ninth, I almost forgot that Matthew started flag football again. Tommy is helping out with his team. If you want to see us over the next couple of months, try Gahagan park. We'll be there at least 2 nights a week.
Okay, I think that's everything. It's a good life we have here. =)
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