Back to School Craziness and Upcoming Posts

Hey everyone!  Sorry I've been pretty quiet over the past few days.  The girls went back to school on Monday, which in theory should have meant that my week would be easier...right? ;)  Wrong.  I feel like I haven't stopped moving since the week began!

On Monday, I took my aunt to see "Frozen" (she hadn't seen it yet).  It was a tough job to see it for the third time, but I managed to make the sacrifice without complaining too much. ;)  We haven't done something with just the two of us for a while, so it was really fun to have a "girls day". :)

Yesterday was art class day.  As the first class began, I thought how nice it was to be back, teaching kiddos to draw.  By the end of the second class, I was remembering why this teaching art thing wasn't all it was cracked up to be. ;)  Let's just say that the kids are still getting back into school mode after Christmas vacation. :}

Yesterday afternoon, I took Middle Gal to the dentist's office.  Because she has large teeth and a small mouth, she has to have the top of her mouth widened....which is NOT going to be a fun process (this was the first appointment, so now I know just what we're getting ourselves into).  She has four rubber bands around some of her top teeth that are slowly making space for the metal bands they'll be fitting her for next week.  I will say that our girls' dentist's office is incredible.  The hygienist who worked with Middle Gal did everything to make her feel at ease, and the whole atmosphere was warm and inviting.  It could very easily have been a scary appointment, but Middle Gal did a great job because of the way she was treated. :)

This morning, I got to rejoin the lovely ladies from my church's Bible study after missing for the past couple of months.  It was so refreshing to study God's Word and to hear how they had prayed for me while my family had been sick.  I always feel so spiritually rejuvenated after meeting with them. :)

Later in the day, I ran errands, spent some time with my mom, and took the girls to dinner.  And at last, I have a few minutes to sit before Oldest Gal comes home from AWANA and needs a shower.  I can hear Middle Gal coughing from her bedroom, which is making me a little concerned after our long stint with illnesses these past few months. :{  Little Gal has come out for a drink...has asked for a snack...and has (I believe) at last settled down for the evening. ;)  Hubby should be getting home from his commute within an hour or two.

Okay, I'm getting tired just typing all that out. :}

So, all that to say that the week has been a bit hectic, and isn't going to slow down much in the days to come.  I just thought I'd pop in here and let you guys know that I'm still alive. ;)  Doll reviews will be coming when I have the time and brain power to get them finished...I'll have at least one up by next week at the very latest. :)

Interested in what you have to look forward to?  Here's a little sneak peak of the three review posts that are in process:

Batman Taeyang Doll (found on eBay)

"Magnificent Mile" J-Doll (found at Tuesday Morning) :D

Via E. Alexis Doll (my mom's purchase)

These should all be up within the month.  Which one are you looking forward to the most? :)