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Forgive me, (it’s) Father(‘s Day), for I have sinned. It’s been two weeks since my last blog.
The Woodworth summer has – to date – been a learning experience.
Keith is learning more about WordPress and has added “Recipes” and Library” tabs to the top nav of This Reminds Me. Very cool! But the weather is not. I am learning that by the time I drag off the bus in the evening, the heat has sucked the life right out of me and anything above “maintain” is an effort. Watch for more content on those tabs soon. Or at least as soon as I stop sweating.
Hannah continues to learn cake decorating, but kept it simple today for her daddy – a chocolate cake w/cow sprinkles and a side message of “From #3.”
When Keith stumbles over one of the girls’ names while hollering instruction, he often resorts to numbers. Hannah is #3. I do what my mom always did – just start hollering in order and stop when I hit the right one. Julia is often designated the exotic-sounding RachLoHanJu.
Lois continues to learn/study Latin for the national competition in Fargo next month. Yes, Latin. Yes, Fargo, North Dakota.
Keith and I want her to watch the movie so she’ll know what to expect in Fargo, eh?
Lois is also learning to drive – taught by her (sainted) father. He also taught Rachel, but says Hannah is learning at a school. And Julia the Daredevil? No driving until she’s at least 30.
We all had a good time learning about “Joseph in Egypt” at Vacation Bible School (VBS) last week.
The Egyptians formerly known as Lois and Rachel worked 3rd & 4th grade VBS….
…which, coincidentally, their favorite princess was attending.
Hannah learned she liked working with Younger 4′s – the same age she was when we joined the church. Her teacher then – Ms. Sandra (kneeling) – also worked the Younger 4′s in VBS. We shared hearty chuckles over preschooler Hannah licking the hand rail of the staircase, etc.
Rachel is learning Economics in an online summer school class. Yesterday, she learned a real economic lesson, as evidenced by our nearly-simultaneous Facebook posts.
The lesson: It is expensive to be completing a legal U-turn when a speeder behind you is swerving into oncoming traffic.
Our Sunday School classes always take prayer requests. After church today, Rachel asked Julia, “Did you pray for me today and thank God I wasn’t hurt in the accident?” Julia looked at her and said, “No. You’re not even dead.”
Lesson learned: Don’t ask unless you want to know.
I learned 19 years ago that I was married to best father ever.
Happy Father’s Day, Keith. Let’s hope we survive the next decade or two of lessons. xoxoxo
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please don’t have her watch that movie. i thot it was just AWFUL!!!!!! worst.movie.ever.
sorry about the fender-bender – bummer. BTDT…3 times with 2 kids so far. my hair is almost all gray now. coincidence? i think not.
Even your learning lessons are entertaining! Thanks for sharing.
I loved Fargo!!! And let me tell you with a husband from WI who has many relatives with mid-western roots, the accents are NOT over done or an exaggeration! It is a bit grim but with Lois’ humor she shouldn’t be overly scarred. Just stay away from the wood chippers sweetie
I could never do it..you are a saint. I would have committed a cardinal sin!!!
Rachel surely had a crummy day. Other driver had insurance, I hope? But the summer clearly has the usual, much-loved VBS. And how much fun to be the “teacher”. But no mention of the POOL. I hope that is part of your “maintain”.
Latin-Wow–keep us posted.I vote for keeping Julia off the streets until 30. Give Keith a big hug and thank him for bring a great Father to his “girls.”
Becky, your blog warmed my heart (as always). I loved working with Hannah in VBS. She was wonderful with the kids. It’s really great when you get to teach with one of your former students. Hope you have a blessed week!
Rachel: I said a prayer of thanks that you weren’t heard in that accident!
Sorry to read about the wreck. I am so glad Rachel was not physically injured. I’m sure she’s learning many lessons from this experience that shall serve her well—Like how to file a police report, how to contact the insurance agency, how to arrange for and pay for a rental car, how to complete pages of insurance documents, the importance of excellent record-keeping, the importance of wearing a seatbelt, the real meaning of ‘deductible’, dealing with car repair companies, and so on. I always wondered why my Dad had the oldest cars on the block. They were nearly antiques. In fact, my brothers and I nicknamed one of the cars ‘The Bomb’. And it was. Oops, I remember, he had three children and expected The Bomb and others just like it to have the wear and tear marks of inexperienced, teenage drivers. Dad drives a real nice car now. No wrecks, no scratches, no chipped paint, real clean leather seats and no teenage drivers.
Thanks Becky for reminding us what raising teenagers does to other wise normal adults. We drive old, tank-like cars until our children leave home and pay for their own wheels!