Subbing and the Orthodontist

I have started to substitute teach one day a week to earn points to renew my teaching license and to start somewhere and build up for when Brooklyn is in school. It has been okay so far. My favorite classes are the Special Ed classes that only have about ten students. There have been a few hard things about subbing. Problem 1: The kids ask to go to the bathroom or get a drink a bazillion times. I've had this guilty feeling like they would die if I didn't let them. Solution: I am going to be a sub nazi and only let them go during recess. Problem 2: The ones that just sit there and do nothing or talk to their neighbor the whole time. Solution: I have no idea. I still have to figure that out. Subbing has helped me to appreciate being home more.

Our dentist recommended that we take Jacob to see an orthodontist about his crossbite. The orthodontist said that Jacob needs four baby teeth extracted to make room for the adult teeth that will be coming down soon, so that they don't grow crooked. He also needs something called an expander at the roof of his mouth, and then braces when all of his adult teeth have grown in. Insurance will cover some of it.
Jacob has had a lot of problems: Primary Children's for three months when he was born, his tonsils, his vision, and now his teeth. The cost of kids add up, even though they are worth it.

I have loved playing volleyball with my ward even if we hardly ever win. We have combined with another ward, so now there are plenty of people and we can even rotate for breaks. I wish I could serve better. I feel it's hopeless with my weak arms.

Our kid's school had a cabbage growing contest. Jacob worked on his cabbage all summer. He didn't win, but he had fun watching his grow.
"Brian's" garden. It was a good harvest with lots of corn and peaches and zucchini. We didn't have time to can so I just froze it instead. It will be great for smoothies and zucchini bread.

The Quist cousins at a 4th of July parade.
Fun times with the sisters.
Brian and I had a nice time in Moab for our 11 year anniversary. Beautiful arches, great hikes, and peace and quiet. My parents were really nice and watched our kids for three days.