B has had his mouth appliance now for a few weeks. The orthodontist actually has not even started tightening it yet. Well, wouldn't you know, we had to go to his office yesterday because it was broken! The appliance fits into the roof of his mouth. Then he has a wire on each side that runs behind the teeth and up toward the front. The wires then bend slightly around and stop - nothing really visible. The other night, JB was flinging his little blanket and flicking it at B. The end of the blanket just caught B's mouth and the blanket got stuck on the wire (go figure). Of course JB had no idea, so he pulled the blanket back and bent the wire all up. It was hanging in the middle of his mouth, making eating difficult. The ortho was actually out of town but an assistant was able to remove the whole appliance and now we are waiting to see if the ortho thinks it will be strong enough once it is bent back, or if another one has to be made. I just laugh...who gets a blanket caught on a mouth wire!?

B recently brought home some of his school work - poems actually.

One is titled Pets.
I have an iguana. He likes to go in the sun.
I have an iguana. My iguana likes to have fun.

I have a Komodo Dragon, he likes to ride a motorcycle
I have a Komodo Dragon, he likes to ride a unicycle.

I have a Killer whale, he likes to bite.
I have a killer whale, he doesn't like to write.

I have a bobcat, he likes to shout.
I have a bobcat, he likes to pass out.

Another one titled Blue
What is blue, what is blue
The ocean is blue, like the gleaming sky

What is blue, part of my bed is blue.
I sleep on it every night.

What is blue? The sea, my shirt, the lines on my paper
My friend's shirt is blue, part of the U.S. flag is blue
Do you like blue?

The third graders also had a native american artist visit their classrooms recently. B came home with all kinds of stories, interesting facts about art, etc. He is really enjoying creating, writing, etc. I love to see my kids flourish and grab hold to something that interests them. His teacher tells me that B's questions always drives her mini lessons in school.

He loves to listen to a local Christian radio station. Since we live in a smaller community, we don't get lots of concerts passing through town. However, there is a Christian Christmas tour coming to town. I am so excited to take B (maybe Jbird?) to hear/see one of his favorite groups. And at Christmas time....I love the Christmas music!

Tomorrow and Friday the kids have off school - statewide teacher conference! I am hoping for some sleeping in!