My new tooth and other goings on...

So after two weeks without a tooth I got my new tooth today.  Here's the before and after:

So yea!  It's a little odd feeling on the roof of my mouth and my bite is a little off, but these things can be taken care of with only a little tweaking.  I'm just so happy to have the hole in my mouth filled.

SO... Monday was Labor Day and amazingly Jerry had the day off.  Since it was rainy we decided to hit Monkey Joes.  I rarely go there because it's really hard for me with two kids running in two different directions.  So with Jerry there it was MUCH easier.

On Tuesday we watched the President's address to students.  I thought it was quite good and very motivating.  Also I took the training wheels off of Elijah's bike.  I think that he's ready.  He's just got to learn the balance thing and the whole an object in motion tends to stay in motion... but ya know...

On Wednesday we decided to make the most of the nice weather and headed toward the beach.  See the play by play in this post.

                

Today, other than my tooth, Elijah seems to have simultaneously gotten a cold and Grace's tummy issues.  Poor guy.  So far not fever, but still.  I wouldn't be surprised if he picked something up at Monkey Joes. There were quite a few sick kids there... sigh. We are going to have to skip soccer tomorrow which I'm bummed about.  I really want him to get used to me not being out there with him, but this will happen in time...sigh.  We HAVE to mow our lawn this weekend.  It's getting a little ridiculous and makes me feel icky looking at it.  I'm a little annoyed I didn't suck it up and do it last weekend since this week has been sooo nice out.  But we have found other ways to occupy our time outside.