We are trying to decide if we should have Isabella's hearing tested, once again. She's had problem occasionally for a couple of years, but if we candle her ears, the problems stop. She definately has an excess amount of wax production in the one ear. On the one hand, my gut says she doesn't have an actual hearing problem because when we candle her ears she can hear our words and repeat them even if we speak pretty softly while she is across the room with her back turned. On the other hand, maybe it would be best just for our peace of mind?

I had an Usbourne books party last weekend. Wow, I had NO idea they had so many terrific books. They really are a homeschoolers dream. I haven't closed out the party yet, but hopefully will be able to get a $100 set of texts on science, history and geography/social studies for $25. My mom and sister bought the kids a lot of really neat books for the holidays.

Our chickens are now laying 3-4 eggs a day. This is so cool! It's neat to go out every day and get more eggs. We still have two young birds that haven't even started laying yet. I'm also getting 3 more birds (barred rocks this time) from a friend soon.

Drats, Vincent's awake.