Mizzou Madness!
We went to Mizzou Madness for the introductions to the 2012-2013 Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams. Our neighbors told us about it and given that three of the four of them are ON the Women’s Basketball team and the kids LOVE them, we decided to go watch. The kids had a great time while they cheered on Kyley, Bree, and Morgan. We also got to see Truman the Tiger be lowered from the ceiling of Mizzou Arena, a dunk contest, skills contest, and scrimmages by both teams. It was a good start to the season! We’ll definitely be going to some of the weekend games to cheer on the Tigers!
Preschool Work
John came home with a picture that he had colored. Each color corresponds to a specific shape. He did a great job and I had no idea that he knew all these. I was also told that he is ready for their actual preschool class, so he will be “moving on up” if a spot opens!
Breakthrough at the Dentist
Today was a *BIG* day, and I mean *BIG*. We took the kids to the dentist for their six-month checkups. Up until today, John would only let the dentist glance at his teeth and that was generally if he was crying. Well, that all changed today. We had two amazing Dentists, a great Dental Hygienist, and the best Dental Assistant. We also had the world’s best big sister who told him all about the “tickly” toothbrush that the Dental Assistants use to brush your teeth. Laura went first and John observed. By the end of Laura’s visit, he was ready to hop in that chair! John did not do the X-rays, but he did everything else. I can’t even tell you how proud Andy and I were of the little man!
Both kids were great and they are both the proud owners of two new “No Cavity Club” t-shirts and several toys. It was a successful visit for both our kids. Most importantly, it was a successful visit for John and I think he is now over his fear of the dentist!
Ugh…Head Lice
Do not panic. None of us has head lice, *but* there is a case in Laura’s classroom at school. The notice came home today. It’s one of the joys of having kids in school – head lice, flu, colds, stomach bugs, etc. Kids are little germ factories. We did check Laura thoroughly and she does not have head lice. Hopefully, it will remain that way as head lice is a pain in the ass to get rid of. By the way, does anyone else’s head itch when you think about head lice?!? Mine *always* does!
Makes Me Smile
Nothing like watching Daddy read to the kiddos…
Daddy and Johnny Afternoon
The Kassel Boys went to a car show at Nifong Park this afternoon. I’m not sure who was more excited – Andy or John. They headed off around noon for the car show and stayed for nearly three hours. Both of them really enjoyed themselves as evidenced by John rambling on about the different cars for nearly thirty minutes upon arriving home. A favorite car for both of them was the Dodge Daytona replica built from a normal Dodge Charger. It’s why the license plate reads “Forgery.” Guessing from the excitement I saw in *both* the Kassel Boys, I see more of these types of days in their futures.
