Brushing Teeth

Today, myself and three other nursing students did a presentation in Kaitlyn's first grade classroom on keeping teeth clean for a healthy body.  We found the cutest ideas to teach kids proper brushing and flossing and why.  So, here are a couple of ideas for your kids.  To teach how to floss, give them a piece of yarn and allow them to use that as practice between your fingers as how to floss their own teeth.  We also hard boiled 2 eggs.  One we placed in vinegar and the other left alone.  The white shell of the egg is like the enamel of our teeth. "the protector".  But, when we don't brush our teeth, and let the acid and germs stay, it weakens the enamel and causes cavitites.  After one day of the egg being left in the vinegar, the shell has softened and cracked, and in some areas completely dissolved.  These were visual and tactile forms of learning the importance of teethbrushing.  The kids really enjoyed it and were able to answer questions correctly at the end.  We also taught them songs and things to do in your head while you brush your teeth to make sure you get that 1 minute on top and 1 minute on bottom.  Just thought some of you parents might find this interesting as a teaching method for your own kids.

Catching Up

Well, it's been awhile since we've done any updating and many things have happened since the last post, but the most important have been Halloween and Birthdays.  We now have a 12 year old, a 10 year old, and a 7 year old who were Scream, a witch, and a mummy for Halloween.  Just a few pictures.  They aren't very good quality so I do apologize.

Matthew, Kaity, Nathan

Kaity after licking the frosting off the decorative balloons.

New Moon Countdown Official

Halloween

It's Halloween time. Our leaves are falling, our temperatures have dropped to the 60's, kids are wearing pants and light coats to school, and everyone is getting ready for Halloween..........except the Ackleys. We usually are on the ball, but not this year. With my graduation nearing and last minute stuff needing to be completed, I didn't even realize that it was October until today. Sadly, I don't even know what my kids are going to be for Halloween or if they've even decided yet. So, I have 3 kids, this month they will be 12, 10, and 7. The oldest are boys and the youngest is a girl. Now, I ask you this..........HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What are some of your ideas for fun and unique Halloween costumes?

It's Been a Long Time!

All I want for Christmas are my two front teeth.
Batter Up!

Back to school haircut.

Back to school!

Not very many pictures of the boys I know, but they haven't had as many changes as Kaity yet this year. We have been so busy with school, PTT, Scouts, and precepting that the blog has been very neglected. We still have pictures on the camera that haven't been downloaded yet. Anyways, just some quick updates, Nathan-- still playing trombone in the band, still loving school, is in T.A.G. this year learning about technology and science, and is running for a student council position and trying out for a part in the school play. Matthew -- bored with school as always, still watching Ohio State every chance he can (going to have to hit someone up for tickets to a game), still being chased after by the girls on the playground, and loves to read library books. Kaity -- LOVES school and picking on her brothers. She's all ready had lots of homework, even on Fridays (in first grade), and is going to be starting dance classes (that is when I get around to driving to Findlay to sign her up). All three on in their own room now. We now know who was the clean one of the two boys. One of them was stuck doing a lot of cleaning before they had their own rooms. Now there is only one room that needs to have a closed door.

"I Love My Zoo!"

Last weekend we took our zoo. It was so much fun!!! It was great seeing family the family that lives so far. Conveniently dad was still home so he was able to spend some time with everyone also.



Roynon Family











Nate and Kaity on the way home - we had to take the pic because they never would have believed us later.



















Kaity and Syd. These girls are so cute together.













Kaity wading in the "river"

Kaity and Tim

Back To School!!!

Kaity had her back to school haircut yesterday. She was very excited.

Our very "responsible" 6th grader. We are very proud of him. He's done very well in school and enjoys it immensely.

Our 4th grader.......can you tell how ornery he is? He has a mischievous smile about to bust out.

Here she is, the first grader!!! Very excited to be back in school and to see her best friend Bailey.

Well, today is the first day of school for the Ackley Kids. There were mixed emotions as they readied themselves for school. Nathan was nervous for his last year in elementary school knowing that this year things pick up and get harder. Plus, he has grandma's high school best friend as his teacher this year. Matthew was excited to head back to school, but for no other reason than to see his friends. The school part he could do without, he was kind of bummed about that. Kaity woke up this morning easier than she ever has. She wishes that her Kindergarten teacher could be her first grade teacher this year, but is satisfied with being able to see her every day.

It's hard to believe that the kids are so grown. Nathan is in 6th grade this year, still in band, and still very much into all things science. Matthew is in 4th and is a sports kid to the bone. He's known as the quiet clown in school and the teachers all enjoy him. One of the 4th grade teachers tried to get him into his class even yesterday. Funny. He is the one that never flips his color chart though, so I can't complain. Kaity is in 1st grade this year. She's looking forward to being with her friends. She will have the same teacher Matthew had for 1st grade, so thankfully we know what to expect this year.

Well, we are officially into the next school year. I hope it's a great one for the kids and also for all of your kids.