Thursday, July 31, 2008

Nudist Camp in My Backyard

There is a Nudist Camp here in my home. My neigbor Heidi thinks it would be funny to post pictures of it. She also kindly added in that the "Child Porn Addicts" would love me, so I must decline. Today we went for a walk as a large unit. Caiden ditched his bike a quarter of the way through and then proceeded to stand and stare at teh water drainoff from teh subdivision sprinklers. Heidi says, "He just like to watch the action.." I know I shouldn't let it bother me so much and I should let him be his own kid but sometimes I get so impatient. I need to pray for an extra helping of patience. Hannah has just had some sort of epiphany about the pedals on her tricycle and decided it is a good time to figure them out. Thus she and Caiden were moving at about the same rate of speed while everyone else was Zooming ahead. Did I mention that the "regulars" like to swim at 10 am? starting at 9 the kids start trying to escape out side if we haven't already gone on a walk and saying, "are we gonna swim??" "can we get in the pool?" until I give in a fill it up then they proceed to strip naked on the back deck and jump in this freezing cold pool at say "AHHHHHHHH it COLD!!!!" It's probably not funny to anyone but me but no matter how much I try and reason with them, even the oldest at 6 doesn't seem to care that everyday the pool is really cold at 10 am and everyday they say the same thing. Other than the frustrating walk and the icy pool we have been doing "shape paintings" I like those better than regular paper plus it kinda builds "coloring in the lines" type of skills. I am having really hard time holding back the Pre School material for the Fall, but I know I need to have a Summer Curriculum and a School Curriculum. Since its a Short week in the way of how many kids I am trying desperately to save the big projects for the full week next week.
Yesterday AJ's truck "broke" aka-he didn't put gas in it. He says he did but honestly I don't see how you can blow through 40 bucks worth of gas going 8 miles a day in 4 days. He says, "It's just time for a new car...It must just be not using the gas right". Who knows, I think he is full of crap. And it doesn't help him that he has a track record of lying about stupid things. Either way I am going to take the truck myself and fill it up. And get more Lawn Mower Gas. Also he is Irritated with the church. He think they are pushing too much. We got invited to go to a Family Workshop Class During the Sunday School Hour though I am not sure if he will go being as he doesn't go to church with me and the kids to begin with. I have to remember to be Nice, and Pray.

1 comment:

Heaths said...

You did a wonderful job on your blog. I think that if you are just patient with A.J he will come around on his own. I'm glad that you are a strong person. Regarding the nudist camp...I did not think you would post our silly conversation!!! But regardless, I think that you are a good childcare provider. The kids have soooo much fun at your house. I see it when I come and babysit for you. Keep up your good work!!!