Things have been going pretty well for us. Luke got a 2nd weekend job, to get us through the 2 mortgages/electricity/gas, etc. It has been a bit nerve wracking, but we know that the Lord is mindful and of us and loves us.
The kids are loving school. It has been challenging, but good. Livi is in advanced math and debate and they moved Spencer to Junior Great Books. It is a program that dissects a short story and they discuss it. It has been a great opportunity for him to really read and comprehend what he is reading.
Livi is in Choir, Spencer and Mac are in Science Club.
I wanted Livi to do Band/Orchestra, but it costs $350! EEK! Next year it will be free, so I am excited for her.
Spencer is doing flag football and caught an interception AND a pass from the QB this past weekend. It was a stellar game. NO ONE cared that they lost because it was such an amazing game. He is also in Green Club (Recycling).
Mac is doing soccer and is so, so good, but has a hard time being aggressive and TAKING the ball. He loved science club this past week and can't wait til next month.
Rosie hasn't stopped moving or shaking. She LOVES Frozen and sings it all the time. IN the car, she used to sing I am a Child of God, but now she likes "Tis a Gift to be Simple". Most mornings she comes into our bed, nurses (yes, still) and then ssays "T.B? T.B?" (T.V.) Ahhh, she is growing up too quickly.
Today we went over to the Held's for the 2nd Session of Sunday Conference. We ended watching a few Studio C's, playing a game...and Rosie flooded their upstairs bathroom...and it leaked all the way to the downstairs bathroom. Thankfully Hailey came and told us that the ceiling was leaking..otherwise it could have been so much worse.
We found her in the sink, with hot(ter) water and she was completely soaked. We changed her out of the clothes and her legs were pretty red. Livi hadn't been watching her, but was instead playing/watching Minecraft with the other kids. I will say that I have been pushing the burden of Rosie on her a bit. I feel like Luke and I deserve to have some time off, but that doesn't mean that our almost 11 year old should shirk her duties.
Conference was great. We missed a few sessions, but were so filled with love and the Spirit. It was so wonderful. There was a moment when Pres. Monson slumped over during his talk and it seemed like someone may need to go and help him. Instead, he finished his talk and sat down. It scared me for a bit. We have lost 3 apostles in the past few months and those 3 were replaced today. It will be wonderful to hear their testimonies and feel the love they have for us.
