Some July happenings …
The big boys did theater camp and all the boys attended my PE camp, Camp FitPlay, but otherwise our July wasn’t very adventurous. Kevin had started a job at iCentris in Woods Cross and was now gone all day. It took a while to get used to not having him around and we all missed him. I have to admit, I was in no hurry to take 5 boys out and about all by myself!
Walking around the neighborhood – now THAT I could do. Stopping to talk to the neighborhood llama – we could do that, too!
Family room forts? We could do that, too!
I know Billy and Rusty are in there – Tommy might have been as well.
Bobby just kept learning and exploring on his own. Water is a fun thing. Running water is even more fun. I just sat and watched him playing in my sink and when his feet slipped off the stool, I only made him call for help a couple of times before I got up and saved him.
Grandmama had a birthday and the boys really wanted to help her blow out the candles – but she did it all on her own!
Our small town has amazing people in it, including some friends who decided we needed a Farmers Market of our own. They organized and got it up and running – it is still small, but will just get bigger and bigger. Even more amazing is that the proceeds from the market are being donated to our elementary school’s PTA. As a sign of our appreciation, the PTA was asked to provide a children’s activity booth each week at the market. I got to man the booth in July and it was a lot of fun! One week I set up the boys’ tee-pee with a basket of books and called it the Book Hut.
When we visit Grandmama’s house, the boys always find something new to play with. Sure, we have lots of Thomas trains at our house, but not THESE Thomas trains. All 5 were mesmerized!
Some longer than others. Rusty preferred the reclined snacking to the train watching…
Our garden started producing the end of July! Yum, yum!
I love being connected to family and friends through social media, but sometimes things are posted and said that weigh on my mind and heart. I was having one of those times and, in answer to prayer, I read this scripture. Anything that is stirring up contention, or just looking for a fight, is not of heaven. That is Satan’s tool. The reminder brought me peace.
One of the hardest things about summer is feeding the boys lunch every day. Not that I mind feeding them, but they all like such different things – some will eat a sandwich every day, others would rather a hot lunch. By the end of July, they are lucky to get a chocolate sandwich, popcorn, carrots and yogurt…enjoy!
There you go.