A Hubbard Update... just the basics

Well, I haven't written much lately so I thought I should give an update on the crew these last few weeks.  2 weeks ago the girls got sick (Labor Day Weekend) which was a huge bummer, it was a picture perfect weekend and we were stuck inside. The girls both had fevers and stomache aches... at least Eric and I survived it without getting it.

Lauren has been having tummy aches a lot and I just couldn't put my finger on what was wrong.  This went on for about 3 weeks.  So I took her in to see Dr. Stoll and turns out... she is constipated.  Her belly film was full of poop... so we are back on track and she is taking daily medicine for a bit and we have had no more tummy aches.  Lauren is LOVING school.  She has some of the greatest songs she is learning in Mrs. K's class... I will get them on tape soon and post them.  She had a speech evaluation because her adorable lisp and troubled "r"s were of concern.  The speech therapist said it is normal for her age and no need to worry.. so that is great.  I love how she talks and I don't want it to change.... she is so sweet.
Lauren started soccer and is loving that.  She is very competative and wants to score goals all of the time.  She asked me the other day why one of the boys is "so bad" on our team..  We are working on that with her... brutal honesty. :)

She had a little incident today.  She was supposed to go to KTC but forgot and got on the bus.  When she realized I wasn't home she went to the neighbors across the street and thank goodness they were home.   The bus driver Dave got wind from the school that she is supposed to be at the school so he came back for her and she got back on the bus and he took her back to the school.  Brenda, the KTC director was there waiting for her (and of course Elise was too, because she was worried about her sister).  I told Lauren today how proud I was of her that she did the right thing by going to the neighbors (someone we know) and getting help.  I would bet she was a little scared today.  But she did great and is fine.

Miss Elise is rockin' at school.  Her teacher Mrs. Moore told me that she is doing really well in class especially with her reading.  She is all ready reading above the expected level for this age so that was great to hear.  Elise LOVES to read and especially when she reads to someone else.  Elise is back on the mend as well.  She was so sick over Labor Day that she had to go on steroids to help her cough.  But she is back on track.  She has mastered the monkey bars at school and she is SO proud of that.  She has worked hard.  She is really enjoying school and making a lot of new friends.  Here good buddy in class is Paige and they can't get enough of each other.

Elise and I went to the Homecoming Parade tonight.  Lauren wasn't feeling well so she stayed home.  I was laughing so hard because she knew TONS of people.  She is miss social butterfly and acts so grown up all ready.  She said it was the "best parade she has ever been too".  I would have to disagree but it's funny what she thinks great is... socializing!

We are excited because Dad and Lucy are coming down tomorrow for the weekend and Mollie and Charlie are headed up from KC for the weekend as well.  It will be good to see everyone.  We have 28 days until we leave for Disney World... not that I am counting and I can't stand not telling the girls right now but it will be priceless when we tell them the day we leave.... yeah!!  Well that's it for now... I am tired.