First day after

Well, today is the first morning that R doesn't have seminary. It's kind of a change altogether, because I used to do my journaling when dh and ds would leave for seminary. Now I'm having to do it later on in the morning and possible interruptions could occur. We'll see. I do know dh is happy to have a break from waking up so early. He is sooo not an early riser. I think R misses at least his friends and chatting. I'm sitting here wishing, in a way, that I had just gotten up at 5:30 anyway. Better chance of not getting interrupted.

The weekend was good. Dh and the girls took R to his campout meeting place. They were going fishing and possible canoeing. R really didn't want to do the canoeing so he just did fishing. He did come home with a sunburn on his arms, face & neck. Sat morning the girls had a primary activity and dh was supposed to teach one of the classes. So I was able to set up my church work without any interruptions and STILL had time to wander the halls bored. That definitely doesn't happen much. They went to 6 different stations/classes and had fun. Afterwards we stayed to clean the church with another family. Usually takes us about 1 1/2 hrs. Took us 40 min with help. The biggest cleaning we have is vacuuming. Lots of floors to clean.

After we were done, dh took us to McD's for lunch. Boy was this McD's an interesting place to go. They took our order fine, but then when dh went to pay, the cashier didn't give dh the right amount of change. The amount we were charged was $18.??. Dh gave him a $20 and the boy gave us 75cents. Umm then he couldn't figure out how much more to give us. Then when we went to pick up our food at the window, they came outside expecting us to have moved to the waiting area. Boy was that an experience. Probably doesn't sound as weird and I'm writing, but guess you had to be there.

Sat afternoon, as the girls and I were outside, R came home from his campout with one of the leaders. Very nice guy. We chatted for a bit, then said goodbye. So nice not to have to pick him up this time. And of course he was full of excitement over the campout. I'm glad he feels he can tell us all about his campouts and other activities. Not all teenagers do. Later that evening dh decides he's going to go back to the church and practice organ for the last time. He's been subbing for the main organist and oldest dd N has loved it because it means us going to the church and her practicing shooting hoops.

Sun was nice. Dh has his early meeting, so the kids and I went in and sat down waiting for church services. Ds R is responsible for setting up the sacrament table. He used to have to set up chairs, but now he's advanced to sacrament table only. After meetings were over with, we waited for dh to finish up any meetings. I also checked with dd N's Achievement Days leader about how she's doing. She's almost finished with the program and soon will be in Young Women's. She's definitely nervous, but once she gets into the program and makes friends, she'll do fine.

It looks like I'm going to have to do my journal at another time of the morning. This later stuff just won't work. Looks like I might have to get up and journal first before showering. Can't handle getting interrupted with my thoughts. :)

Karie
www.kariesplace.robertcity.com