September

Ruby got her MAP scores back and did really well. The best thing about MAP is that it was created as a predictor for passing the STAAR test. Ruby has been worried about starting taking the STAAR this year but since I explained that, she hasn't brought it up.

That's Maggie's MAP score. I've got smart girls!

The big birthday party. 16, 14, 9, 9. 

One of my all time favorite songs!!!

For Maggie's birthday, Paige joined us to go to the aquarium and then out to eat. 

Ruby's friend drew this picture of her on her little tablet thing. 

Birthdays

 I had the stupidest thing happen. It was a Friday morning and I was exhausted. I dropped Maggie off at school and came home and took a nap at like 8 am. I emailed Laurie and was freaking out trying to figure out what the hell was wrong with. Then, light dawned and I realized I never drank my coffee. Ridiculous!

Look at the size difference between Big Dog and Chiara. 

Ruby is starving when her meds wear off. She's got ramen noodles, a probiotic yogurt drink thing, fried eggs, and taquitos. 

Ruby's 9th birthday party was at Urban Air. It was so loud.

Maggie's final driving test. Which! We spent all freaking day at the DMV getting her provisional license and then two days later I got an email from the state of Texas saying you can do that online!!! Annoying!

Aunt Gwen and Grandpa came over to celebrate the girls' birthdays. Gwen brought a delicious lasagna and Dad brought cookie cakes. 

Maggie's provisional license 

Maggie wrecked my car. Not great. I had to get a new car and now I'm probably going to have to get her a car as well. 

We went to Erin's so the girls could get haircuts. Erin made pineapple shaped candy. 

Ruby chopped off all her hair because it was "burning hot" on her back. Ruby left her backpack there and I made Maggie drive back to go get it. It was the first time she'd ever driven alone and it was scary!

September

 Me and my kids plus Laurie, Grayson, and their kids all went to see the new Beetlejuice movie. I didn't specify we were seeing the new one so they all thought we were seeing the original. Oops. Oh well we all really enjoyed it. I keep thinking of some parts and cracking up, which is always fun.

I got an email from Maggie's school that they are taking the PSAT soon. I was surprised but I guess it's that time. So, I had Maggie take an SAT practice test and from that I created a study plan. Now, we're doing 30 minutes a day of SAT practice. Well, not me, I just designed the study plan. 

The other morning, I was getting dressed and Ruby came in my room. She said, oh I want to wear overalls today. I said, ok great go get changed. And she said, no I want to wear one of your overalls. I told her I don't have any overalls and she said, yeah that thing. She meant bra. What a funny little weirdo.

Maggie made a movie!!! She told me she had the assignment from A/V class. Basically a movie in 5 shots with music and credits. She came out of her room and said she had thought of something and she needed Ruby. Ruby was so excited. At first, I was just in the living room and I could hear Maggie kindly directing Ruby, no, don't look at the camera; no, don't smile; nope, you can't laugh. Unfortunately, Ruby couldn't stop the laughing part. We had so much fun. I got to film one shot because Maggie was in it. It's like 30 seconds but it's so cute and funny.

I was trying to get Maggie's parking sticker and the school wouldn't accept it. She told me Maggie needed a driver's license and I said that is her license and she said no, that's a learner's permit. Which is how I found out THERE IS ANOTHER STEP in this process!!!

We were able to get a last minute appointment the day after she passed her final driving test. It was bananas. It ended up taking forever but we finally got it. Then Maggie wrecked my car, so that sucked.