Notes from Nifty November

Somehow, the kids got on the topic of pain during childbirth.  Natalie started to panic and say that she didn't want to have babies if it hurt. I tried to explain to them how the pain was so worth it, but that epidurals were also available, if desired.  I guessed, "Epidurals are very common and probably 80% of women get them."  Kate looked at Natalie and said, "That will be 82 percent!"

As they were decorating, I said, "Remember...less is best!"  To which one child replied, "Remember...more is not a bore!" 

Kate got to go to a little party at Monkey Joe's.  This picture was taken near the end.  You can tell by their hair that a lot of jumping had taken place!

The wood projects never end around here!

Scott played O Holy Night for his piano recital in November.  Since he already had a recital under his belt, he said he felt less nervous at this one.  He's been playing many cool Christmas songs for us for the last few months. 

Scout had some excitement recently.  She cut her paw pad on something and had to visit the vet.  She figured out how to escape from the cone on Day 2 and chewed it to pieces.  Bad dog!  (Although who could blame her!) 

Carol taught Scott's Sunday School class last year, is teaching Natalie's this year, and is already planning for when she can teach Kate's class in the future!!

Kate one day as the clock struck six..."Yay!  It's six o'clock...that's my favorite o'clock." 

 Field Trip at the Museum!

 November was a fun-filled month!