Thursday, August 28, 2008
First Week of School
So far, Brittany and Megan are both enjoying school. They each seem to be adjusting very well to new teachers and friends in different classes. Brittany is being very responsible for her nightly homework, and I have been impressed with Megan's quiet confidence. Josh and Paul have also easily slid into the routine of dropping off and picking up the girls for school. I hope things continue to go well.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Last Week of Summer
At the beginning of the week, I asked the children what they would like to do this week before school starts next week. They each made a list, and I have tried to fulfill as many requests as possible. I just checked, and there are a couple things left. Here's what we've done so far.
Monday:
Shoe shopping.
Home for lunch.
Megan and Josh wanted to play in the rain, and I let them.
Window shopping at the mall , and a quick stop at Target looking for a school supply item.
Home for a quick dinner, then everyone went to the school for Brittany's Meet the Teacher night.
Back home and bed.
Tuesday:
Megan and Josh went to play at their friends' house. While they were there, Brittany, Paul, Erica, and I went grocery shopping and got the remaining school supplies. Brittany ran into an old friend at Wal-Mart, and she set up a time for her to come play.
The afternoon we just relaxed at home.
Brittany and Megan went to piano lessons with their new teacher for the first time.
Dinner
I went to Book Club while Kyle watched the kids (except Erica).
Wednesday:
Spent the morning at the MAC free play and the library.
Brought Josh's friend home with us to play.
Came home to a message asking Megan to go play with a friend, so off she went.
Brittany made a cookie pizza.
After dinner, Brittany and I went to Activity Days at the church.
Thursday:
Megan and Josh have friends come to play.
Lunch
Josh goes to another friend's house to play.
Megan and I make cookies.
After dinner tonight, Megan has Meet the teacher.
Friday:
We'll go to the park in the morning.
Brittany has a friend coming over to play in the afternoon.
I think that next week might feel relaxing after this whirlwind of activity. Hopefully Josh and Paul don't expect me to keep it up next week. I wanted to make this week fun, and hopefully I succeeded.
I will miss the relaxed, nothing-required days of summer. I will miss the option of sleeping in. I will miss having the girls home. Still, school is also good and necessary and enjoyable.
Monday:
Shoe shopping.
Home for lunch.
Megan and Josh wanted to play in the rain, and I let them.
Window shopping at the mall , and a quick stop at Target looking for a school supply item.
Home for a quick dinner, then everyone went to the school for Brittany's Meet the Teacher night.
Back home and bed.
Tuesday:
Megan and Josh went to play at their friends' house. While they were there, Brittany, Paul, Erica, and I went grocery shopping and got the remaining school supplies. Brittany ran into an old friend at Wal-Mart, and she set up a time for her to come play.
The afternoon we just relaxed at home.
Brittany and Megan went to piano lessons with their new teacher for the first time.
Dinner
I went to Book Club while Kyle watched the kids (except Erica).
Wednesday:
Spent the morning at the MAC free play and the library.
Brought Josh's friend home with us to play.
Came home to a message asking Megan to go play with a friend, so off she went.
Brittany made a cookie pizza.
After dinner, Brittany and I went to Activity Days at the church.
Thursday:
Megan and Josh have friends come to play.
Lunch
Josh goes to another friend's house to play.
Megan and I make cookies.
After dinner tonight, Megan has Meet the teacher.
Friday:
We'll go to the park in the morning.
Brittany has a friend coming over to play in the afternoon.
I think that next week might feel relaxing after this whirlwind of activity. Hopefully Josh and Paul don't expect me to keep it up next week. I wanted to make this week fun, and hopefully I succeeded.
I will miss the relaxed, nothing-required days of summer. I will miss the option of sleeping in. I will miss having the girls home. Still, school is also good and necessary and enjoyable.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
My dad's latest book
For anyone who is interested, my dad's book is now on sale...buy it at Amazon.com or elsewhere
There's also a lot in the Utah press.
Musings on Family Relationships
I've been thinking about the saying, "If Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." I think there is some truth to it, for the parents seem to set the mood of the family. However, I don't think that Mom is made happy by getting her way or having others do nice things for her. I think Mom is happy when she chooses to base her happiness on serving her family. Essentially, if I can find happiness in making my family happy, then we will all be happy.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Photos for August
Once again one of the children (Brittany this time) hijacked the camera and took a number of photos.
We also have a few photos from Brittany's b-day. We don't have many photos as I was assigned to take the youngest three children and get out of the house -- girls only. So Shawnie was stuck by herself with eight young girls for a few hours. She seemed to enjoy herself.
Brittany choose a cooking themed birthday party. The attendees made home-made pizzas, attempted to make ice cream by throwing bags to each other in the back yard (we've done it before with success), and decorated aprons (see photos to see Brittany in hers). Since Shawnie was alone, no one took any pictures.
We also celebrated Paul's birthday. The camera's battery was almost gone, so I chose to use the video feature. Bad choice as the camera doesn't make very high quality video clips. If you watch carefully there were a few choice moments captured. Too bad the camera wasn't better quality.
Either way, enjoy....
To see the videos click here to go to the album.
We also have a few photos from Brittany's b-day. We don't have many photos as I was assigned to take the youngest three children and get out of the house -- girls only. So Shawnie was stuck by herself with eight young girls for a few hours. She seemed to enjoy herself.
Brittany choose a cooking themed birthday party. The attendees made home-made pizzas, attempted to make ice cream by throwing bags to each other in the back yard (we've done it before with success), and decorated aprons (see photos to see Brittany in hers). Since Shawnie was alone, no one took any pictures.
We also celebrated Paul's birthday. The camera's battery was almost gone, so I chose to use the video feature. Bad choice as the camera doesn't make very high quality video clips. If you watch carefully there were a few choice moments captured. Too bad the camera wasn't better quality.
Either way, enjoy....
To see the videos click here to go to the album.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
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