Grant turned 15 and we gave him a phone. We haven't added it to our plan yet, so he can only really use it where there's wi-fi, which is not his favorite, but he's coping. It was a difficult decision because we hate to cross that particular Rubicon, but we also don't want to give him the responsibility of a phone and a driver's license at the same time. We're hoping he can establish some good habits now before he drives off by himself to do the stupid things that teenagers like to do. I took him shopping on Saturday to spend his birthday money and the money my parents gave him for making the honor roll and he bought some clothes. I feel like he is quite a natty dresser for a young man his age in this area, which is a fine thing except when you're late for something. He is on the lacrosse team and two spring league basketball teams. In the games I've watched so far they have gotten their butts handed to them. He did honor band a few weeks ago and sounded great.
Emmett is playing lacrosse and soccer. He brought home some Bs on his last report card, shame on him. He loves scouts and is approaching some rank that is supposedly good, according to people who know these types of things. Star? Something like that. He refused to do honor band for some reason. He is turning into a bit of a clothes horse himself and is eagerly anticipating Grant's hand-me-downs. He has been slightly better about practicing his piano lately, perhaps because the spring recital is coming up and he doesn't want to be the doobus who isn't ready.
Ike is only playing soccer, thank goodness, because he's one school year too young for lacrosse. He plays goalie and had a few really terrific saves in their indoor game on Saturday. Today he had to bring a recipe to school because his teacher makes a recipe book every year as part of their unit on fractions, which is a fun idea. Ike wanted macaroni and cheese for his recipe, because he LOVES my macaroni and cheese, but I will confess to you that what he perceives as artistry is just me putting minced garlic in the melted butter and using a variety of cheeses. You don't have to try very hard to make a pretty amazing macaroni and cheese. The Mornay sauce is doing the heavy lifting here.
Willa is home sick today because she spent yesterday throwing up, always a good time. She is playing soccer. She has gotten much better at doing her schoolwork with a good attitude and working carefully, thank goodness, because the first part of the year was unpleasant. She finished her art class, which was a great experience for her. She made some very nice little projects and it was good for her to have a chance to do something different.
John and I spend most of our time driving our children to one thing or another, so when they grow up to be horrid little me-monsters you guys can all feel smug and point to this as exhibit A.
We have set a goal to find some family history names and do their temple work, which I think will be a lot of fun. We have also set a goal to take a trip to Hawaii before Grant leaves on his mission. That is, if we aren't in debtors' prison from all the money we spent on sports equipment.
June- Home & Yellowstone
11 years ago
