All of the kids are enjoying school this year and doing well. They are spread out between three different school, which has made for crazy calendaring with different days off and early release days. We also have Josh leaving for school at 6:57, Elizabeth, Michael and Rebekah at 7:30, and Rachel at 8:30, so it's a constantly moving morning around here. Elizabeth is in an early band class at the junior high, so she takes the bus with Michael and Rebekah. She is learning to play the flute, so we have flute, piano, clarinet, tuba, and trumpet players.
Michael got to play on the starting line for the first time for his football game Saturday! He was really excited about it. Michael doesn't let me take pictures if he knows the camera is around, but I caught him a few times. I love Michael's stance, something about it is really cute. He always stands with his hands on his hips, and his toes pointed outward. Michael is #13. They won this game, and Michael got in on some tackles and blocked a PAT.
I have started taking a weekly institute class on the book of John, and I am really excited about it. I have been in primary for so long, it is really nice to take a class with other adults. I am also in the process of becoming a regular temple volunteer in the cafeteria. Today was my third time helping, I work a 4-5 hour shift once each week. It's a lot of fun. I help with cooking, serving, and running the cash register. My bishop has the paperwork to make me official, and once it is turned in I will be set apart by the temple president. I am really excited that I can serve in the temple.
We have successfully completed two back to school nights, and have the high school tonight. I am scared, I feel like I really shouldn't be there because there are so many parents who are my parent's ages. It's a bit awkward, but I've got to go, so I'll grin and bear it :)
Rachel and Elizabeth tried out to be munchkins in our high school's "The Wizard of Oz" production. They both did great in their audition, and Rachel got a part. She is super excited. I think that Elizabeth is just too tall to be a munchkin - she has an amazing voice and really did well during her audition. The director was a bit overwhelmed by the turnout - they had about 150 kids try out, and had planned to cast only 20. They decided to cast 40 instead because of the amount of interest. The performances are in November and should be a lot of fun.
Rebekah is in cross country and has her first meet tomorrow. Josh is the team manager for her team (Josh was at the junior high's first practice watching Rebekah, and the coach asked him to be the team manager. He was on the junior high team for two years and did not join cross country this year because he needs to focus more on grades. So much for that idea!)I think he likes the power- a lot of the kids think he is really cool. I will let you know how Rebekah does in her first meet. She ran two miles yesterday in under 14 minutes, so she is doing really well in her training.
I finished writing the primary program last week and got all of the parts distributed to parents. Now I am working on the seating chart (very important - this can make or break our program!). I will be really relieved when the program is finished. We have our first practice this Sunday, so I also need to print packets for all of the teachers with the program and music. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed!!! (but I do love primary, and I love my calling - thought I needed that disclaimer!)
4 comments:
WHOA!!! Sounds like you guys are mo-mo-moving over there with your busy lives! Never a dull moment -- that's for sure! At least your kiddos are all having fun and developing talents! Good luck keeping up with it all! I feel overwhelmed myself and I don't have 1/2 as much going on! :-) Good luck also with the Primary Program -- that really is quite an undertaking as I remember! I get to enjoy ours this year from the audience.
I loved reading about what you guys are up to lately - it is amazing how much time kid's extra activities can take up, but worth it in the long run. I loved seeing the pictures of Michael - way to go Michael! I am feeling a little bit better about my current run around reading about what you have going on. The older the kid's get the more busy their lives get also. How exciting to be able to work in the temple!!! I look forward to being able to do cool things like that after Bradley is in school - some fun things to look forward to :).
It sounds like you are all busy in good things.
I have never thought of a seating chart for the Primary Program. We always placed teachers strategically but that was it. Sounds like a great and an important idea. I'm sure it will be wonderful, they always are.
Are Sharyl father wife's funeral today they mentioned how much she enjoyed the Primary Programs, me too.
Micheal you look great in your uniform, I'm glad your Mom was sneaky and was able to get pictures to share with us.
I'm excited to hear how your game went. Break a leg is not appropriate for football but I hope and pray that you have no broken bones and your wonderful neck and brain are fully intact when the season is over.
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