A New Entry
Wow, I have not done a great job with keeping up with this blog! Most of my friends and groups are bright white, I am way behind!!! I seem to check facebook much more often and pictures are 100% easier to post. I hope everyone is enjoying fall, I love fall, the colors, the smells, the cooler weather, pumpkins, candles, lovely things. I really love every season when it comes.
We were able to enjoy a wonderful fall campout this year. We all had a wonderful time. The weather was cool but nice, the kids enjoyed being outside everday. It was our first trip to Indiana and to Shakamak. It was the perfect place for camp, the park was really nice and seemed to lodge us all so comfortably. It was really nice. I enjoyed meeting some new friends and getting to know some better. The ladies classes were WONDERFUL! I thoroughly enjoyed them. We were worn out after the week. Our Gospel meeting started the Sunday after we arrived home Saturday night, so basically worked on getting laundry caught up and worked school work in when we could. Two great weeks in a row.
Speaking of school, have I mentioned lately that I just love having my children at home with me every day? I LOVE it! I never thought so long ago that I would be here: Grant doing third grade work now and me being his teacher! I was so scared to start, I second guessed myself, am I doing the right thing???? I read everything I could, to make sure this was a decision I wanted to make, and I only was making the decision for one year, kindergarten, yet we're still at home. I still second guess sometimes but I feel much more confident that I can do it! When I was learning about all the different styles of teaching, I thought I could never be one of those who just goes to the library to get books for science, or the like; I thought I would be more of a school at home, needing a textbook for every subject and spending a set amount of time on each subject, but boy have I changed. I have turned into one of "those." I just feel SO blessed to have this job: mother, teacher, homemaker. It is the best job in the world! I don't thank God enough for it.
And speaking of Grant, tomorrow my first born, only son, turns 9. Wow, nine years ago God gave us our first child, a big, healthy bundle of joy! Motherhood began with this wonderful, chubby, beautiful child, it was the most amazing thing that has every happened to me. I was so afraid to have a boy, I knew nothing about boys. Wild, mean, rambunctious boys was all I could think. Sure he had energy but wild, mean and rambunctious are not words that I would have ever used to describe him. He has been such a calm, caring, laid back, wonderful son. I can't believe that I was every afraid to have a son. I am so proud that God gave him to us. I think boys (and girls) are too stereotyped. I have seen a LOT of bad behavior just written off, because "boys will be boys" or "he's just a boy." No, that is just bad behavior that needs to be punished. I've been told that I just don't understand how boys are b/c my own son is not as wild, but I disagree. We have a boy, we just have different parenting styles. I love having a son! My cup overfloweth!
I'll try to stay caught up here! We'll be inside more now, during the cooler weather and with the time change, it will be darker earlier. Count your blessings!
Love, Mindy
We were able to enjoy a wonderful fall campout this year. We all had a wonderful time. The weather was cool but nice, the kids enjoyed being outside everday. It was our first trip to Indiana and to Shakamak. It was the perfect place for camp, the park was really nice and seemed to lodge us all so comfortably. It was really nice. I enjoyed meeting some new friends and getting to know some better. The ladies classes were WONDERFUL! I thoroughly enjoyed them. We were worn out after the week. Our Gospel meeting started the Sunday after we arrived home Saturday night, so basically worked on getting laundry caught up and worked school work in when we could. Two great weeks in a row.
Speaking of school, have I mentioned lately that I just love having my children at home with me every day? I LOVE it! I never thought so long ago that I would be here: Grant doing third grade work now and me being his teacher! I was so scared to start, I second guessed myself, am I doing the right thing???? I read everything I could, to make sure this was a decision I wanted to make, and I only was making the decision for one year, kindergarten, yet we're still at home. I still second guess sometimes but I feel much more confident that I can do it! When I was learning about all the different styles of teaching, I thought I could never be one of those who just goes to the library to get books for science, or the like; I thought I would be more of a school at home, needing a textbook for every subject and spending a set amount of time on each subject, but boy have I changed. I have turned into one of "those." I just feel SO blessed to have this job: mother, teacher, homemaker. It is the best job in the world! I don't thank God enough for it.
And speaking of Grant, tomorrow my first born, only son, turns 9. Wow, nine years ago God gave us our first child, a big, healthy bundle of joy! Motherhood began with this wonderful, chubby, beautiful child, it was the most amazing thing that has every happened to me. I was so afraid to have a boy, I knew nothing about boys. Wild, mean, rambunctious boys was all I could think. Sure he had energy but wild, mean and rambunctious are not words that I would have ever used to describe him. He has been such a calm, caring, laid back, wonderful son. I can't believe that I was every afraid to have a son. I am so proud that God gave him to us. I think boys (and girls) are too stereotyped. I have seen a LOT of bad behavior just written off, because "boys will be boys" or "he's just a boy." No, that is just bad behavior that needs to be punished. I've been told that I just don't understand how boys are b/c my own son is not as wild, but I disagree. We have a boy, we just have different parenting styles. I love having a son! My cup overfloweth!
I'll try to stay caught up here! We'll be inside more now, during the cooler weather and with the time change, it will be darker earlier. Count your blessings!
Love, Mindy
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We don't allow disobedience so I agree with you that it is never acceptable to rationalize bad behavior because of gender. On the other hand, I do think some gender behaviors are more typical of girls and boys and I think they are just created to fill different roles. Yet, personality plays a big part in how calm they are--whether male or female! Our oldest boy was not nearly as rambunctious as our youngest boy--he's a computer guy--it will be interesting to see how it plays out when they are both grown ;). Will the rambunctious, ruffian, daredevil toddler grow into a computer type--an introvert of sorts--OR will he be an outgoing, athletic type? Only time will tell :)
Praying
you and your family
have the happiest
and most spiritually-filled New Year ever!
(yeah, I know you've not been on here forever...but thought I'd put this on here anyway! ha_