This is it

This morning is R's last morning of early morning seminary. I know dh is glad not to have to get up at 5:30 for awhile. He's not a early morning person. I, on the other hand, like getting up somewhat early(although 5:30 is a bit early) love getting up and getting things done so I have the rest of the day to do what I enjoy. Right now as I type, R's teacher is fixing a nice breakfast for the kids. They usually have a treat on Fri, but this is a BIG treat. They've been doing auctions all week selling stuff that ward members donated. He has been really nice to his sisters and buying them several things. Cute handbag for N and a purple elephant(small stuffed) toy for S. a purple notebook for S and binoculars for N. Then ice cream coupons for the whole family. Very nice of him

On a sad note for a min, my nephews little 4yr passed away Wed evening. He was born with a type of dwarfism, but managed to stay with us on earth for 4yrs. The last few weeks he'd had some complications and some of his body functions decided to shut down. So now he has gone home to Heavenly Father leaving behind some sad but very brave parents along with other family members. He leaves behind his parents and a younger sister. He has rejoined with his great-grandpa H and great GREAT- grandparents. I'm sure they are rejoicing right now in having him return.

Well I talked to my kids yesterday afternoon about school work. They have not been too interested in doing anything lately. I've been mostly an unschooling mom, having them do a math curriculum and spelling one. Then just kind of checking things out with science, history, geography, grammar and reading. But I've decided(and we'll see how dh feels) but I've found a history curriculum that I've been told is wonderful by more than one person. I've got it on hold by the library so we can test it to see if we want it. The history book dh bought is a bit dry for my kids. He had good intentions, but the kids just aren't into serious reading like this is. R could be at times, but if given the choice, would rather it be made fun. And why not, history can be fun as we have discovered at times going on field trips or watching movies. So possibly next fall we'll be starting some new things. I'm looking forward to it. :)

Later this afternoon, dh will be taking R to one of his monthly campouts for the weekend. They will be canoeing and then fishing. One of the young men leaders is, as R puts it, obsessed with canoeing. So much so that he has planned a 4 or 5 day journey canoeing in July. Dh has off and on asked R if he would like to go, but R always says no, not interested. R is more into biking on bike trails, climbing rock mountain, not sitting in a boat drifting around. He didn't used to even be interested in camping, but he's grown into it. He just doesn't like canoeing. But apparently this leader has been after ds for weeks. He's also cornered dh several times trying to convince him that R should come. Finally last Tues he was helping the boys get ready for this weekend trip and cornered R. R told him he really wasn't interested and gave him that look of "leave me alone already" so the leader backed off. He's a good guy, but just doesn't know how to let things go when told. I think he just wants to make sure R has fun and plenty of opportunity, but R has done lots of things. He's good.

Speaking of R, he's almost finished with several merit badges, just has 1 more item on I think 3 more things. But you would think he was just starting them with the way he's been putting them off. I keep trying to get him to finish them, but he just somehow manages so change the topic. Guess I'll have to get on him again today.

Tomorrow morning the girls have a primary activity that we will be going to. It will probably be N's last one since the end of Aug she will be in Young Womens. Wow that is a scary thought. Not being in Young Women's but that this will be her last primary activity. She's growing up too fast. I still remember her being nervous about primary activities. She's nervous, but I think also curious about YW. She's not very sure of herself, but I think she'll be fine. Mom is also nervous, but I guess I'll be fine as well lol. This will just leave dd S to do primary stuff. So now we'll have 2 youth and 1 primary. We'll be busy.

Karie
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