We found out this Sunday that the buffalo primary really can function without a casper in opening exercises. The streak finally ended this week when for the first time in the last 5 weeks our children didn't have to give a primary talk. It was quite a thing we had going there. Caroline actually got her name drawn again last week to give a talk today, but Brent and I were there, of course, listening to Kennon's talk and we pointed out, "She gave the scripture last week, and a talk the week before, Can we have a little break?" That's what you get for perfect attendance. You are always there to get your scripture/talk mail. They pull plenty other names out but my kids are just the first ones that are present. How about a schedule primary president? But we are only the better because of it. Kennon's last talk was more like a sharing time than a simple primary talk. There were musical numbers, audience participation, and the best part: She's so experienced now she writes it all on her own.
This next bit, I don't know if I want to mention, but I know you are all dying for sail boat updates. I'd hate people to think of me or my husband as irresponsible, because we really do love our kids and try to keep them safe and sound. But the thing is . . . Brent and I are a little at odds after our Niagara adventure yesterday. A combination of circumstances had us rocking so fiercely that I was amazed that my 3 children hanging onto the bow (or whatever you call the front) were still there once the situation was remedied. Caroline apparently has amazing grip. Brent downplayed the whole thing.
"The worst that could happen was a kid would fly overboard and we would just pick them up again. We never were going to tip!"
Well, I sure thought otherwise and children being thrown from boats is enough to get me fairly excited.
Brent swears that he will always have the keel down from now on and it won't happen again. But I am thinking our boat may need an age requirement, at least for river adventures.
Still . . I am trying to stay positive about everything, (because I know Brent is in love with his new boat and I hate to be the party pooper wife) while at the same time prevent injury or possible loss of life. I used to be an emergency preparedness merit badge counselor and used this phrase a lot with the scouts. I think it is a somewhat important thing to keep in mind with children. Brent used to be a motorcycle man taking month-long trips through Mexico camping out in a little pup tent at night, and also once drove a pickup home 40 miles from town to help his brother out WHEN HE WAS 11 AND his family didn't even wear seatbelts but would ride with the youngest just standing up next to momma in the car. So don't judge me and think I am a bad mother. In a marraige you just make comprimises to make it work and keep everyone happy . . . but also ALIVE.
6 comments:
there may be some wisdom in your nervousness...
it's scary because you feel so out of control on boats, isn't it?
I think this is a sign. As I've told you, the one time I went on a sailboat, I was literally afraid for my life. I would not think it would be a place for a newborn baby or little children.
It sounds like it was a lot of fun and scary. I'm sure that everything will be fine, unfortunately you can't know exactly when something dangerous will happen...on a boat or walking down the street. Of course, precautions can be taken and more risky situations avoided. It sounds like your kids know how to handle risky situations too!!!
Well we weren't even sailing yet chief momma. It was just a big boat passing by, shallow waters, and the keel up that did it. It really would be so fun with adults. I would've been cracking up laughing. But as it was I was just determining who to save first.
woahh...let's just say that it is fabulous you were all wearing life preservers. you were, right?
of course!
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