book bags and fundraisers

It is what? Day 4 of school? Jared today brought home a fundraiser packet. [sigh] I hate dealing with these things. Grandma!!! Where are you???

Both boys were told on the first day of school that they needed book bags. Wait, no, Jared was issued a book bag that he required to use all day with a list of what is required to be iniside the bag. Jeff was told he needed one to carry folders, etc between classes. I didn't want to send a blah, plain 'ol bag so picked up a black bag, a gold paint pen, and gold rope. Then got home and thought, hmmm, now what can I do with this? Black and gold was chosen because they are school colors. I thought books = treasures = pirates, so let the creative juices flow and I LOVE the results.

A little news on the Jim and Co front...Today was his court hearing. We've been dealing with this for what seems like forever but it's now finished. He was adjudicated. Free and Clear. No probation, nothing. As long as he walks the straight and narrow from now on he'll be fine. At least that is over.

And, A had a doctor appointment this week. He thinks it lookes to be a boy on the ultrasound but they should have a better idea next time. If so, I'll be having fun finding cute little boy things. :) James will gripe, I'm sure, but shoot what is a grandma to do.

Speaking of babies...I am literally sitting on the edge of my seat. My friend Terri is waiting anxiously to receive her referral for a sweet baby girl from China. It should be any day now. Yay! Yippee! Woohoo! It's been a long wait.