Rain Rain Go Away
Rain Rain Go Away, or as the kids would say “It’s raining, it’s pouring and mommy is snoring - giggle giggle giggle giggle” They find that very funny. LOL The point is we still have ponds in the yard and fields from the big storm and the forecast for the week is rain, rain and more rain. Last month we had about triple the normal rain amount for our area. And right now? Thunder and Rain… I was planning to go work out in the garden this morning, but I didn’t make it out there before the downpour.
We did have really nice weather this weekend - sunny and arond 90 both Sat. and Sunday. Sunday we had our big new church parish hall dedication. It was a really fun day. The president of the AFLC (the type of church we belong to) came to preach, and brought along with his wife and 3 other guys from the AFLC. They flew in on a private plane for the day (so one of th visitors was the pilot). Matt had the day off from preaching, although he was obviously busy in other areas. He made a big slide show from all the pictures he took while the building was being constructed. We had a HUGE potluck (we needed that big new kitchen) and everyone had a great time.
So let’s see… the boys have officially not had school the last two days… and they are already testing our patience at times. LOL They play really good for awhile and then we play with them for awhile and then all the sudden they are fighting and bored. (That’s when chores get assigned). Ryan seems to be the extra challenging one this summer so far - he is displaying some attitude that is not much appreciated. He might have a rough summer if he doesn’t choose to work on that. He is currently in his room thinking about the fact that he just came by out of the blue and totally destroyed the lego “masterpiece” Christian and Dane had been working on for over an hour (and were still actively working on). Why he did this… I have no clue, but this is the type of behavior he has been displaying the last few days. Last week we took them all to Chuck E. Cheese and the next day he asked me why we had to take him there (after he had been begging to go there) he said “You ruined my day by taking me there and making it so I wasn’t home all day!” HMMMM not sure what he wanted to do at home, but we didn’t leave until 1:30 p.m. so we weren’t gone ALL day… Let’s just say the comment was not much appreciated. I’m not sure if it is the age or what…. We did instate a rule that he has to read 45 minutes in the morning before he can play gameboy, Xbox, computer or watch TV. He is not at all happy about that, but such is life. We also are signing him up for swim team - which starts tomorrow to give him something fun that is just for him and keeps him busy and away from that crazy GameBoy this summer. Anyway, we’ll see how it goes in the days to come. I’m praying things get easier. Of course I am told the little trials of today are nothing compared to what is to come in the teenage years… UGH I love him lots anyways though! He certainly has some good qualities as well.
So let’s see - our coming schedule…Friday Ryan has to be at school to practice for the school picnic program. Saturday Christian is having a little birthday party with his friends (hopefully it won’t rain), Sunday is Christians B-day, our Anniversary, the schoool Church Picnic,/Program/Parade and we’re invited to a meal with a couple from church who also share our annviversary (not sure if we’ll make that or not). Oh and Bible Study that night (maybe, I just might cancel that so I can pack). Monday we leave for Oklahoma City for the week for the AFLC Annual Conference.
Unfortunately, Matt is occupied today visiting members in the hospital. Our dear neighbor/friend who lives across the field is not doing well at all, and it sounds like it is only a matter of time… They were supposed to attend the conference with us next week in Oklahoma. Of course if the timing does not go well, we may not be going to Oklahoma either. We just have to trust God’s timing, and of course it is a comfort to know he is a strong Christian who is excited to meet his Savior. Apparently he was even trying to witness to the ambulance workers while he was being transported to the hospital last Saturday.
I am off to do Hooked On Phonics with Christian - that is what I plan to do with Christian each weekday since we are asking Ryan to read. Hopefully that will keep them both on track for school in the fall.
