It has been a few weeks
since my last entry. I cannot think of
any noteworthy adventures to write about.
So instead, I will give a snapshot of the present ongoings.
Tim has been at his new job (FiberTel) for one
month. He likes the work and is cranking
out progress reports like crazy. Every
two weeks he comes up with an improved way of reporting. I am very proud of him and his desire to operationally
design measures to improve the company.
His weekends are taken by the kids.
He is either going on scout camp outs, taking the kids fishing, or
helping someone in the neighborhood. His
favorite catch phrase right now is, “whose life is it? Not mine.”
Teagan is big into Minecraft and watching cartoons on
his kindle. He recently lost his front
left tooth. The tooth fairy forgot to
come during the night, so she quickly hid a dollar under his pillow while he
was eating breakfast. Fortunately he did
not seem too bummed that she came a little late. Obviously I had a lot going on and need
constant reminders to get the job done.
Teagan also likes to play with Kade McPheter and is my favorite
6-year-old for putting the silverware away.
He complains of always having to do that specific job. Sometimes He and I will race. I will put the dishes away while he puts the
silverware away. He is more apt to do
the chore if I make it a game.
Xadia is a few weeks away from her 9th
birthday. She constantly begs to get a
hamster. I thought the begging would
stop when she was informed that a hamster will be her birthday present. I was wrong.
She is more excited to get it and continue to ask every day. Xadia does a good job at reading 20 minutes
each night. Tim or I listen to her
reading each night and then sign her reading log. Xadia likes to play with Izzy McPheter and
likes to watch miraculous Ladybug and cat noir.
It is a Disney cartoon that take place in Paris France. Speaking of Paris, that is where Xadia wants
to serve her mission. I think the
cartoon had some influence on her decision.
McCabe loves to fish.
Saturday we went to Bountiful Pond.
He caught 3 carp and a lot of small bluegills. He took his friend Grant Nielsen and taught him
how to cast a net. McCabe also likes to
stop a Maverick to buy junk food with his lawn mowing money. I cringe watching the kids spend their money
on stuff like that but what can I do after they have paid their tithing and put
50% in their bank account? I just let
them enjoy the benefits of their hard work.
McCabe is in 6th grade and is doing a report on Nigeria
because that is the birth place of Grandma Margaret. McCabe is the type of person that will stay
up all night to get an assignment done which is due in two weeks. He is funny like that. I am glad he is so responsible.
Jacinda is big into anime and Hetalia. She recently spent all her money on a Hetalia
England costume and wig for Halloween.
She also constantly tells me about the anime titans and where the show
left off. She also loves drawing and is
currently in an afterschool robotics class.
She is eager for her team to take state in robotics. I am proud at how hard she is working in school. I like helping her with math. She is learning to solve for “X” with
fractions. On the last pop quiz, she got
9 out of 10 which is great considering she did not understand any of the math
the night before. I am glad she is
patient enough to learn.
As for myself, I am busy working during the day. I like my job because the people are so nice
and I get to play in Excel making reports and doing pivot tables. After work, I go home to help the kids with
homework and make dinner. If I have
enough energy after dinner, I will clean or play the piano. Sometimes I might karoke. I like to sing “Alone” by Heart or “Savior
Redeemer of My Soul” arr. By Rob Gardner.
After that, it is time to get ready for bed and have scripture power and
family prayer. After visiting with a child (depending on the day of the week),
I will watch the news with Tim and then go to bed. The next day repeats. The only thing that changes are the news
stories.
The latest news stories today are: Bill Cosby is
sentenced to 3-10 years prison for sexual assault. Brett Kavanaugh, (Supreme Court justice
nominee) is being investigated for sexual misconduct during his high school
years. Feds are expected to raise
interest rates later today.
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