Week-end Happenings

We had a celebration of Marah's birthday which was Sunday and Autumn's Gotcha day that was May 30th. The girls love to celebrate their things on the same day so Marah thinks on Autumn's birthday she needs presents too. Hayden went camping with Paul and Laura this week-end. He loves the outdoors and everything that goes with it- fishing, camping, bike riding etc. Thankfully, he has Paul and some great scout leaders since Ken is not very excited about any of those things. I have a good friend whose neighbor is changing his house into a duplex and called for Ryker to come on over and work. Ryker was busy with friends so Hayden went over and did some work (mostly grunt work) and got paid $8 per hour. Not bad for a 12year old and what made it even better was the life lesson for Ryker that if your not willing to work someone is always waiting to take your place!! I love natural consequences- it makes my life so much easier! I'm reading this great book "The Potentially Sane Mother's Guide to Raising Young Children" it has been perfect timing for me as I read this quote "Saying yes to others means saying no to your children". The young women that I serve with at church are going to camp this week and I've been feeling a little guilty that I can't go- although I know they are in great hands. This quote just reminded me that right now I need to say yes to my family and no to lots of other things that I would like to do. I know this is just a season in my life so I'm going to choose to live it happily and as guilt free as possible!!