Archive for June, 2009
Tonight you get a meme, because my daughter was sent home from school with a temp of 104 and I am kind of focusing on that right now. Poor pumpkin. She’s never sick but boy when she decides to get sick she does it up right. I tried to give her some pedialyte before bed but she flung the bottle clear across the living room and screamed NO in pure Charlotte fashion so I guess she’s not all that sick. I’m anticipating a long night ahead of me and Grey’s is a repeat, so I just might get some sleep while the getting is good. Anyway! I’m sure she’ll be fine tomorrow, so here’s your meme. Read the rest of this entry »
Nothing says fun on a Friday like a baby with a temperature of 105. Now that’s impressive. I thought she was catching the norovirus that’s been going around, but she definitely isn’t. I took her to the pediatrician today who did bloodwork, which came out normal, and I’m taking her back tomorrow for a once-over. But boy, is she cranky. I spent most of the day just rocking her and holding her while we watched Sesame Street. I know she’s really sick when she tolerates being held for more than 30 seconds at a time. And then we watched General Hospital together but I guess that is neither here nor there. Read the rest of this entry »
I honestly don’t have much to report out of this weekend, due to spending 99% of it in the house with Typhoid Mary. Our big outing on Saturday was to the pediatrician’s office, where Charlotte was able to see her regular doctor. Her temperature was much lower, and her spirits were better, so he sent us packing after some bloodwork with orders to lay low and keep an eye on her. He weighed and measured her since she’s just turned 11 months. She’s 20.5 lbs and 30 inches long, which places her in the 48th percentile for weight and the 90th for height. I’ll be anxious to see where she is next month on her birthday. Read the rest of this entry »
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Book Savvy Sisters Club
Book Savvy Sisters Club provides girls with tutoring in reading and math. Volunteers and professional staff deliver an age- and grade-appropriate curriculum that reinforces basic skills. The program helps girls develop test-taking skills, and prepares them to better understand standardized tests. This program encourages girls to strive for excellence in academics.
My Sisters & Me
My Sisters & Me is a one-to-one mentoring program which establishes friendships between girls and volunteers. Female volunteers serve as role models who develop relationships with the girls that allow them to monitor academic progress and personal development.
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Cyber Sisters Club
Cyber Sisters Club is a five week introductory program designed to get girls interest in computers, the Internet, and technology by encouraging them to experiment with technology in a fun and supportive environment. The girls also interact with female role models who enjoy working in computer-oriented professions.
CEO Sisters
CEO Sisters program is designed to teach participants about business concepts and empower young girls to be entrepreneurs. CEO Sisters provides the girls with hands-on experience utilizing the business skills learned during the program. The combination of academics and hands-on experience helps to cultivate the idea that girls and women can successfully own and operate a business.
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Camp GLOW 4 Sisters
Camp GLOW is a one-week day camp dedicated to leadership development. Girls aged 12 to 17 participate in group activities focusing on team building, self esteem, goal setting and career development. Camp GLOW offers participants the opportunity to openly discuss their opinions regarding themselves, the world and the future of both together. In addition to these activities the girls also participate in a variety of games, sports, singing, dancing and campfire fun.