It's the end of the first trimester of the school year. Thursday was teacher conference day for the Puoci Girls and they all received their first report cards of the year.
Tori is reading at a 9th grade level. Some book recommendations: Eggs by Jerry Spinelli, No Talking by Andrew Clements. She has also recently gone back to her favorites My Side of the Mountain by Jean George and Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls.
Annie and Julie received their first report cards and are doing very well. Math Wizards!! They have mastered their addition facts, are fast with their subtraction facts and they even know the 9 times tables up through 11! They are both in the 2nd grade reading group and they love to write stories. Mom loves their daily journals.
Tori is in PAL (Peer Assistance Leadership) This team of 5th and 6th grade leaders organize school spirit days, make posters, keep their school clean and are role models for the entire school. Tori is applying to be an off track tutor for January. She enjoys helping with Ms. Putz' class.
A and J are in different classes but spend a lot of time together in reading groups as well as on the playground. They've made loads of friends, are the tallest in their classes and enjoy several hand clapping games; teaching Mom, Nonna and Grandma new ones practically on a weekly bases. Do you know Lemonade, DoubleDouble, MailmanMailman, Alligator, Silly People?
Annie's book recommendations: I Aint Gonna Paint No More by Karen Beaumont and Monster Jam: The Amazing Guide [to monster trucks] Check out pages 34 and 35. It is about a Spiderman Truck.
Julie's book recommendations: Fancy Nancy books by and Eloise books. She also picked up Pinkalicious by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann at the book fair. Annie picked up Special Delivery, a Wow Wow Wubbzy book, from the fair.
And keeping with the theme: Mom's book recommendations: The Twilight series... ya ya... she's a trend follower but they are very good. Mom also read Eggs at Tori's recommendation and loved it. She is looking forward to reading No Talking.
And Livi's recommendation: Pat the Bunny: Sleepy Bunny. Thank you Aunties Nicole and Sabine. Livi reads her book everyday when she is in her playpen. Soon she will also enjoy it's bookmark, sucking on it so that she can savor every part of the story.
Do you have any book recommendations for the Puoci Girls? We would love to have them.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU
Tori got a loft bed this summer. It's a great place to showcase her Star Wars collection. Thanks in huge part to Dad and Dezy, she is well outfitted with Lego Vehicles. Here are some pictures she took of her collection and the dark battling the light.
The Dark battles the Light
Saturday, November 1, 2008
We haven't gone anywhere
It's been a very busy time for the Puoci Girls and we're anxious to update this blog with all that we've been up to. Be patient and we will catch you up, but it may take a while. Until then, some pictures to hold you over.
Olivia is 2.5 months old
She got her first set of vaccines and was a big trooper.
Auntie Taryn and Uncle Kyle celebrated their wedding on Oct 11th.
Tori was a Jr. Bridesmaid along with Kyle's sister, Katelyn.
Olivia is 2.5 months old
She got her first set of vaccines and was a big trooper.
Auntie Taryn and Uncle Kyle celebrated their wedding on Oct 11th.
Tori was a Jr. Bridesmaid along with Kyle's sister, Katelyn.
Red Ribbon Week: "Our Future is Bright because we don't use drugs!"
"Who needs a pacifier?"
Friday, October 3, 2008
It's been a while
It's been quiet for a while so we thought we should check in.
The older Puoci girls are back in school. It was a tough month. Mom and Livi were having a hard time nursing, well Mom was having a tough time, Livi was doing great as is evidence by her stats. Things should be getting better soon.
8 days until Auntie Taryn's wedding! Grandma bought Livi a dress and altered ALL of the bridal party dresses. They are all gorgeous. The Puoci Girls are very lucky to have such a cool and talented Grandma. WE are helping with the final touches, name cards, programs, etc and are getting very excited to celebrate with the family.
Mom's camera isn't charging so she's been taking a lot of video instead of pictures. As soon as she figures out how to get it uploaded there will be video posted here for you all to see how we all have grown.
Later
The older Puoci girls are back in school. It was a tough month. Mom and Livi were having a hard time nursing, well Mom was having a tough time, Livi was doing great as is evidence by her stats. Things should be getting better soon.
8 days until Auntie Taryn's wedding! Grandma bought Livi a dress and altered ALL of the bridal party dresses. They are all gorgeous. The Puoci Girls are very lucky to have such a cool and talented Grandma. WE are helping with the final touches, name cards, programs, etc and are getting very excited to celebrate with the family.
Mom's camera isn't charging so she's been taking a lot of video instead of pictures. As soon as she figures out how to get it uploaded there will be video posted here for you all to see how we all have grown.
Later
Monday, September 15, 2008
One Month Old
Today, Olivia is one month old. It has gone so fast but has been a very busy time. The girls are off of school so we don't have to worry about getting them out the door in the morning or finishing homework before dinner in the afternoon. We do have to worry about keeping 3 very imaginative, active girls occupied 16hours out of the day.
The Puoci girls attended Aunt Taryn's Bridal Shower on Saturday and had a wonderful time. After the shower, we stayed at Grandma and Grandpa's to celebrate Uncle Nick and Grandpa's birthday. Then on Sunday we were back in YL to celebrate Zach's birthday. We talked to Jacob to wish him a happy 7th and now we just have to celebrate MounMoun's, Nonna's and the twins b-day and we will be done for the month of Sept. (We may revisit Grandpa on his proper b-day. It's a milestone this year)
We've taken LOTS of pictures and some video but it's too time consuming to post them. We hope to get them up before Livi's birthday.
Until... Later,
The Puoci Mama
The Puoci girls attended Aunt Taryn's Bridal Shower on Saturday and had a wonderful time. After the shower, we stayed at Grandma and Grandpa's to celebrate Uncle Nick and Grandpa's birthday. Then on Sunday we were back in YL to celebrate Zach's birthday. We talked to Jacob to wish him a happy 7th and now we just have to celebrate MounMoun's, Nonna's and the twins b-day and we will be done for the month of Sept. (We may revisit Grandpa on his proper b-day. It's a milestone this year)
We've taken LOTS of pictures and some video but it's too time consuming to post them. We hope to get them up before Livi's birthday.
Until... Later,
The Puoci Mama
Thursday, August 21, 2008
It's been a Week
Olivia is one week old and has already had a busy life.
She's met Grandparents, Great Grandparents, cousins, neighbors, 2nd cousins, 2nd cousins once removed and they just keep coming.
She's been to the doctors, to babies r us and to the In-N-Out drive-through.
Her picture has been taken hundreds of times, by professional cameras, point and shoot cameras, iphones, and "good old fashion" cell phones
We are trying to take it easy this next week as September is going to be a very busy month. All of the Puoci girls will be home, off track from school. We've got 8 birthdays, a wedding shower, doctors' apts, and lots to do as we prepare for Auntie Taryn and Uncle Kyle's wedding in Oct.
The family unit is doing fine. Thanks to everyone for all of your well wishes.
She's met Grandparents, Great Grandparents, cousins, neighbors, 2nd cousins, 2nd cousins once removed and they just keep coming.
She's been to the doctors, to babies r us and to the In-N-Out drive-through.
Her picture has been taken hundreds of times, by professional cameras, point and shoot cameras, iphones, and "good old fashion" cell phones
We are trying to take it easy this next week as September is going to be a very busy month. All of the Puoci girls will be home, off track from school. We've got 8 birthdays, a wedding shower, doctors' apts, and lots to do as we prepare for Auntie Taryn and Uncle Kyle's wedding in Oct.
The family unit is doing fine. Thanks to everyone for all of your well wishes.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
She's Finally Here
Tori, Annie and Julie are happy to announce the arrival of their baby sister
Olivia Rosine Puoci
born August 15th
6lbs 7oz
Olivia Rosine Puoci
born August 15th
6lbs 7oz
18.5 inches
The scoop:
Mom started experiencing consistent though mild contractions around 4pm on Thursday afternoon. Due to mom's delivery record (very fast) and with the knowledge of her doctor, she went to the hospital around 6:30. Already at 5cm everyone thought that this delivery would be fast too. Well... we were wrong. After a couple of hours we had progressed to 7cm and then STALLED... All Night Long... Mom was still at 7cm and was only having sporadic, mild contractions. Since it was late and nothing was wrong we just hung out at the hospital for an uncomfortable night's sleep. The next morning around 9am, when mom was still at 7cm (and with a more proactive and compassionate nursing staff) mom was given Pitocin to kick start labor again. She regained her fast reputation when after less than 2 hours of (regular, very painful) contractions and 2 big pushes, Olivia was born. It's a good thing Dr. Lawton was waiting in the hallway. She barely had time to put on her gloves and catch little Livi.
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