THE GRINSTEAD FAMILY

ORTHO, SHOPPING & FRIENDS

It has been quite a week. Jake went to the orthodontist this week. He was referred by our dentist due to a "bite issue". Turns out they will do nothing for Jake for awhile, if ever. They want to see him yearly to see if there are any changes, but right now it is just a waiting game. The good news is that they don't charge us until they do some sort of work.

The kids and I met Mandy, Kim & Drew in Williamsburg for some much needed back to school shopping at the outlet mall. I didn't have a ton of luck, but did manage to check a few things off of my list.

The kids both have friends over today. I agreed to let them have friend over, figuring it would keep them occupied so that I could get things ready for Allie's party this weekend. WRONG!! My kids have been fighting like cats & dogs. The kids are bored. They are hungry. ETC!! I finally grabbed both of my kids & informed them that I would be calling their friend's parents to come get them if they didn't shape up. I also explained that MY kids would be grounded to their rooms without any privileges if their friends went home. They have been ANGELS ever since & I even have a few of my chores handled.

We are celebrating Allie's b-day with family on Sunday. Our company starts to arrive tomorrow night. Michael, Kim & Drew arrive around dinnertime. Mandy & the kid are coming Saturday. The rest of my family & Scott's family will come for the day on Sunday.