Yep, soccer camp that is lol. Jessica, Jeana and Jillian spent last week at BYU's soccer camp. They were definitely tired when the week was over but not happy to come home to the 100 plus heat here in Vegas.
The week began with Jimmy driving the girls and two of their friends up to Provo, Utah for soccer camp. He stayed for a couple days and probably wouldn't have come home til the end if he didn't have work stuff to do and a subpoena (that again he didn't have to go to court for).
Wednesday night was tough because Jillian finally got homesick enough that we were trying to figure out the quickest way to get to her, oh yeah it was about 10:30pm Vegas time and I was already leaving in the morning to go get them. Jeana went to her room and between Jimmy on the phone, Jeana and Jillians counselors things got better and she finally went to bed.
Thursday morning I loaded in the car and headed to Provo to pick up the girls. They had a wonderful time and made alot of friends. On the way home friday we stopped in Beaver and had ice cream at the Cheese factory and took some pictures in the big rocking chair and licking the big ice cream cone.
It was amazing to watch the thermometer in my car go from the 80's to the 100's in the short drive we had, it almost made you long for winter.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Last Day of School
Well, school has officially ended and I can say with a surety that I am torn.
I love having the kids home during the summer. Even when the arguing is enough to drive me nuts (or for a walk in the 116 plus heat) I wouldn't trade it for anything. We can sleep in, go places, hang out together etc. I even dislike that my 4 month calendar already has the first day of school posted on it *bad calendar*. So, why, do you say, do you feel torn? Sounds perfect.
I am torn because I hate knowing that my kids are now older in school. I now have 2 high schoolers, 1 middle schooler, 2 elementary kiddos and one home that may be doing some preschool to deal with separation issues. I am not exactly sure if it is that they are getting older or that it forcefully makes me realize I am lol.
Despite all of that, we had an incredible year. The kids had wonderful teachers, as usual and really worked hard. We did spelling bees, field day, field trips, awards assemblies, concerts, school trips and more.
I am not sure that dads feel the same nostalgia that we as moms do. They pretty much get everything are kids do second hand since they are out slaying our dragons. I will admit there are alot of times I am glad I have a couple kids who are older now. It really helps with babysitting for date night and they are really fun to listen too when they talk about their day. That being said, I want to enjoy as much as I can this summer because there won't be many more like it.
I love having the kids home during the summer. Even when the arguing is enough to drive me nuts (or for a walk in the 116 plus heat) I wouldn't trade it for anything. We can sleep in, go places, hang out together etc. I even dislike that my 4 month calendar already has the first day of school posted on it *bad calendar*. So, why, do you say, do you feel torn? Sounds perfect.
I am torn because I hate knowing that my kids are now older in school. I now have 2 high schoolers, 1 middle schooler, 2 elementary kiddos and one home that may be doing some preschool to deal with separation issues. I am not exactly sure if it is that they are getting older or that it forcefully makes me realize I am lol.
Despite all of that, we had an incredible year. The kids had wonderful teachers, as usual and really worked hard. We did spelling bees, field day, field trips, awards assemblies, concerts, school trips and more.
I am not sure that dads feel the same nostalgia that we as moms do. They pretty much get everything are kids do second hand since they are out slaying our dragons. I will admit there are alot of times I am glad I have a couple kids who are older now. It really helps with babysitting for date night and they are really fun to listen too when they talk about their day. That being said, I want to enjoy as much as I can this summer because there won't be many more like it.
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