Paper

When I was in college, a question of concern for my field was if the Internet would take over the printing industry. Well, over 10 years later books and other printed materials are still being made... and my kids are starting to bring home more projects and paperwork.

Since only five weeks are left at school, the kids came home with some major projects they worked on this year. Jonathan studied the planets and brought home a book full of information about our Solar System. I must admit that not seeing Pluto kind of bummed me out. He also had a couple other projects completed that he wanted to hold on to.

 Ella brought her family coat of arms home and loves it so much she decided to tape it up in her bedroom... along with her star of the week poster she completed months ago. Even though it was Earth day this week, I was surprised the only thing brought home about it was a writing piece Ella wrote.

Future projects include both kids learning about Arizona and Jonathan starting prep work for Biztown along with a book report. Fun, fun, fun!

This past week was Spirit week! Both kids dressed up in their PJ's on Monday. Ella dressed up in the 50s Era on Tuesday but did not want to dress up Wednesday or Thursday. The day she was most excited was Friday, where she could dress as a super hero... a Ninja Turtle. Leia wanted to dress up as well, so we had two Ninja Turtles that morning.

 

Thursday evening was pretty busy. Right after Jiu Jitsu we drove to Jonathan's pack meeting and was about 30 minutes late. He was able to participate in a game, say the closing prayer and then eat a yummy donut. He had a blast, so glad I went the extra mile and took him there. He also received his awards from camp. I was surprised how many he got considering he only went one day. I guess when you're organized a lot can be accomplished.

While at the library a couple weeks ago we found out the kiddos could read for a free In N Out hamburger! On Friday we dropped off the forms and the kids have their certificates waiting for a good time to get their hamburgers. We could not go on Friday because Jonathan went to the Father/ son camp out.

 

Ryan was not able to go to the camp out so Uncle Reuben took Jonathan. It seems like there was a lot of stuff to do... and yet Jonathan wanted to go to bed by 8:30. Before he turned in he did play a game of capture the flag where a thorn bush attacked him and was able to help pitch the tent and make his own dinner. He also shot a paint ball gun and finally had an opportunity to do some archery, although he was disappointed he only got one bulls eye even thought he was shooting with his right, not left hand. On Saturday he started to feel sick and when he came home did not look well. After a shower his spirits picked up so he went to a pool party with the Huntingtons. However, when he came home from that, instantly he did not look right and then proceeded to throw up in the living room... poor boy. I ended up carrying him upstairs because he was too weak to walk and was shaking terribly.

Jonathan is not the only one sick, I have some type of stomach bug that has done me in this weekend. Yuck! Oh well, hopefully I'll feel better this coming week.

PS.- I spend part of Saturday cleaning baseboards and walls. As if the kids don't practice drawing enough on paper, Leia did this little piece on the wall. As I cleaned up a few pieces of artwork, I noticed a theme... happy faces. Well, at least the girl is happy. Me, not so much.

 

PS, PS- Ryan has wanted a side table next to the couch and we finally found one. Audrey decided to take over when Ryan got up for a drink. All the kids are trying to eat there and I am not thrilled one bit about that. Lots of reminding has taken place about no eating on the couch. There are already enough messes in other areas to deal with, we don't need another one... gosh, I sound really mommish right now.

New about Audrey- she is the fastest kid to put her shoes on and get in the car... Jonathan is the slowest... still scratching my head about that one. She also loves to "read" her own book while I read a bedtime story to Leia. She loves to jump... off the ground, bed, ottoman... one crazy kid.