Ds loved the Horrible Histories books and he still remembers all sorts of facts from reading them. I think I remember reading on these boards that some parents had issues with them, so you may want to peruse them first. I thought they were fine. Also, check out this page. When we were planning to travel somewhere, I liked checking this site for suggestions on what to read before going and what to see and do while there. It also recommends books for particular areas in each country -- a nice detail. Enjoy! http://www.travelforkids.com/Funtodo/France/france.htm I see some of the books already suggested are also on this list.

This looks like fun. I took this to mean step outside your door right this minute and take a picture so we can see what it looks like around the country/world. It was snowing here earlier this afternoon.

See, on the last board I'd try to reply to each one of you, but this is more of a challenge. I could quote each of you and reply but that seems redundant. I could figure out how to put all of your quotes into one reply box and answer them there. Oy! Okay, how's this Old Dominion Heather? And maybe with all the hoopla about the hive mind this could be MFS? Mamagistra, I FEAR YOU!! :001_smile: I've missed chatting and laughing with you guys!

No need to apologize, Crissy. You did nothing wrong. Okay, now I'm a little annoyed. Hmmph. :rolleyes: Oh, I know, I know! Pass the dip de frijoles. :tongue_smilie:

Lucky, lucky, lucky you! I'd love to take my kids to see that. We were near Chicago last month and I found out after returning home that it was playing there. Grrrrr! :glare: I know exactly what you mean about being so close to the stage and seeing each facial expression. "Bring Him Home" in Les Mis brought me to tears!

Wow, scary. It's good that they're being so thorough. I'm sure it's very nerve-wracking for you though. I hope it goes smoothly for you and you get good news. I don't know how much this will relate to your situation, but I'm pondering my ds' asthma, where we've lived, how that's changed his treatment plan and how the changes in treatment have affected his growth rate. It's amazing how connected it all is, and I've wondered if doctors are good about sharing this information with parents. We're a military family so the standard of care is different from the civilian world, and maybe that's why it took us so long to learn a lot of this stuff. Anyway, he was born in Spokane, Washington, and for the longest time had eczema. We moved to Misawa, Japan (which is way up north and can get very humid), where he was diagnosed with allergy and asthma. When we went to England, it got worse. They had him on a very high dose of Advair (250/50 at age 9 - 51" tall and 60 lbs) and he continued with Claritin and Flonase (with albuterol as needed). We moved back to the States a couple of years ago, and the asthma doctor dropped him to a lower dose of Advair (100/50) and added Singulair. We're living in a much dryer climate now and he's been able to discontinue the Claritin and Flonase, and his peak flows have soared. We were hoping to be able to either discontinue the Advair or Singulair at our last six month check-up, but his cardiopulmonary function tests weren't as good as he would've liked. Through discussions with this civilian doctor, we've learned that the best places for ds to live would be Alaska or Arizona. And I don't know whether this is puberty or not (ds is 12), but he seems to be shooting up in height. I thought I'd read somewhere that the meds for asthma can affect growth, so now that his meds are being reduced I wonder if that's why he's sprouting. So, I think I read that you were unpacking. Maybe the changes in the climate are affecting his asthma or lung function? It just seems like every time we moved we had to adjust his medication. But it doesn't sound as serious as your ds' situation. We've had nebulizer treatments and one hospital admission, but I think we've been pretty lucky with his asthma. Well, I'll be hoping for good news! Hang in there, Mrs. Mungo, who's not related to Plaid Dad who used to be Mungo. ;)

Charlie at Peacehill Press and his angels: Jill, OK in VA Kelly in VA Sabrina in NY Kris in WA Dylan with a sweeeet hot glue gun (warning: PG-13) Alexandra Natalieclare MFS JFS, son of MFS Alaska, puzzled ToniCW abbeyej and dh or double-0-Abbey If this link doesn't work, copy and paste: http://members.tripod.com/bond22/007front.jpg Butch Elaine, but I still love this picture of Elaine AlmostLucy or AlmostLucy after her root canal AnnieN (because it sounds like Auntie Em) Tap, tap, tap Doran FlockofSillies Peek a Boo Padmé Needleroozer Regina in St. Louis Anna (the board fairy) My 15 yo dd's nickname at Civil Air Patrol I think this is called the hairy eyeball And, finally, I'm feeling a little wild tonight Tomorrow I'm sure I'll have a bad hair day Debra in TX

I found an old roll call. Before we had avatars and profile pics, I relied on word association or past posts to help me remember who was who. Plus it was a lot of fun. I don't remember the stories behind all of these pictures. This was back in February of 2006. I had to update some pics, and I added a couple. Hope you enjoy them as much as I have! Jami in MO aka Governor Pegasus because of her fascination with grease PariSarah in NC (2002 Olympic figure skating gold medalist) Orangeblossom from Peter Pan strider on Valentine's Day Rebel Niffercoo aka Captain Jennifer Sparrow, savvy? KJB at Eielson AFB aka KGB Ga Jeannie Ree You can't handle the truth! BMC Up yours to chocolate pudding cake! Karensn (Although I almost went with this one: Bring on the rain) Peela aka Blondie LisaLou in N CA BATMAN! mom2fourboys Jubilee Academy SW in IL Valk Charlotte NOLady RedTartan moira courtesy of abbeyej moira shanmar (courtesy of abbeyej) shanmar aka snow bunny mama of two-ize Jilligan Lucy in Australia PiCo on her Hawaiian vacation Rosemary in Colorado BridgetJ Monkey House Old Dominion Heather molly's mom MargaretWV Heather in the Kootenays karenciavo aka Magenta Renthead Mommy aka Penny Lane Quiver of 10 Pster HootOwl Patty in WA aka Peppermint Patty LynnG in Area51 aka Agent 99 from Get Smart MotherWestWind or copy and paste: http://whisperingeagle.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/motherandchild.jpg Pam in MD aka Cherry Ames Kay in Cal on jury duty again Kay in Cal's dh or copy and paste: http://members.tripod.com/ohbrads/bradwedding.jpg GraceinMD Veronica Ria mull-berry katilac cat in black Laura R (FL) aka Congresswoman, because I always think it's a political affiliation and state after the name Vkay TrinaT Brit Jenni in KS singing "Love is a Fallacy" ChasGal troll Warning: graphic another troll Yevrah Joni-MI Virginia Dawn Josie OKCyndi and her dh Cheese Whiz (warning: PG-13) Turn on your sound for this Stella! Amy in Orlando cindyg and her dh Gigi Amy loves Bud Rhiannon8404 WTMindy Katherine B. in TX MeganP MeganP and dh Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) Renai Mungo now Plaid Dad (no relation to Mrs. Mungo) Battlemaiden Crissy in WA Susan Wise Bauer Tim at Peacehill Press To be continued ...

It's been a while. A lot of new faces and a lot of familiar ones. It's good to see you again. I didn't sign up as Linksalot because I'm not on as often as I used to be and don't post as many links as before. Guess I'm stuck with this handle! I'm still figuring out this format, so bear with me! :001_tt2:

go back to drinking powdered milk. :ack2: And on a sillier note, I don't think I'd ever make a dress out of green velvet curtains. Of course, I can't see myself doing that whether or not I were poor. :)