To the two younger children in our family, the life of a teenager seems full of excitement and never-ending fun, while theirs seems boring and dull. So while Matthew was gone at Scout Camp last week, we tried to have as much fun with them as possible. Every night we did something fabulous - the pictures are mostly for the purpose of torturing Matthew and making sure he realizes that we CAN have a good time without him.
So, Monday night we went to the park...
Tuesday night we went to the movies...
Wednesday night we walked to the ice cream parlor...
Thursday night we went out to dinner...
And Friday night Adam got to have a "three way" sleepover complete with pizza...
and hours of mindless video gaming!
I think we were fairly successful, as Adam and Camille thought it was a GREAT week! (Even though they did miss their brother.)
Speaking of their brother... Brad and I are proud to announce that this year at Scout Camp Matthew not only completed 4 merit badges, but he showered EVERY day!!!! This is in contrast to the first year in which he earned lots of badges but never took a shower, and last year, during which he earned some merit badges and took some showers. We're so proud - baby steps, you know!
6 comments:
What fun parents you are. I love that he showered every day. Good for stinky him! By the way, Adam's friend his HUGE! I'm glad they had a great time.
That is a good idea! I love your comment about the showering, I am sure we will be there someday with our boys.
Believe it or not I've been to that theater! Will you be my mommy? LOL Thanks for posting the memories. I thought about you and had the exact same memories! LOL Those dolls were great but I didn't realize that only mine got turned in to a lamp. I thought yours did too. I remember yours was green and Linda's was pink, right? And that skirt and blouse combo ... that was our Easter outfit one year. What is it with mom's and dressing little girls alike? She did that to my sister and me as well. I remember your reception but only have the vaguest impression of actually singing for you guys. That was so nice of me. LOL And I remember when we first moved to Elk Grove and how close you and I were always begging to spend the night at each other's house. Those were the good old days.
P.S. I remember Tami and Daryl from the Glenwood!
Since my last comment contained an obscenity, I deleted it. Just kidding. I just wanted to change my comment and blogger had to announce that I've deleted. Oh well. . . Matthew is a great example to his cousins. We just love him! Eliah goes to his 1st scout camp in a week, and I suspect he will be doing Matt's 1st year plan--that of not showering.
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