So okay, I have to say that life is pretty good right now. Mostly because I have all my kids home again and I love it! It was a bit hard at first to get used to the new and improved Michael. He came home so happy, so confident and so determined. I really didnt know how to react at first to him. I mean he has always been a great kid, but he is a man now. A determined hardworking man. He also has this new sense of humor. He told me how I told him something before his mission which he used alot in the mission field. I told him that he should be having fun and loving his mission and if he wasnt having fun, then something was wrong. I guess he really took that to heart and he had a blast out there doing the work. As a Zone Leader he motivated his Zone by using this theory. He said it made a world of difference. He worked hard and had a great time doing it. I am sure it helped having so many great companions and serving some of the fun loving people that he did in Australia. But back to this new sense of humor. It is a bit sarcastic and well, I am used to that with Stephen because he is like that all the time, but Michael, when he will say something sarcastic to me it hurts my feelings. So, I am having to get used to this new sense of humor and his new confidence. I think it is starting to grow on me. WE have a lot more fun now that Michael is back, as a family. The boys have such a good time together and it is so much fun to see. I especially enjoyed our vacation that we took last week to California. The boys all laughed and joked and razzed eachother the whole time. Such a nice change from fighting and arguing all the time like they did when they were younger. It's a mother's dream to have all her children love eachother and get along so well. I know some families just have that natural kindness and love towards eachother and I always have envied those families. I never thought I'd see the day that my boys would all get along so well, but it's here and a lot sooner than I would have thought. It's wonderful!
So, now we are all very busy getting on with life. We have added another young man to the equation in our home. Michael's best friend Adam is now living with us. We are so excited! Everyone loves Adam, he is super fun and hardworking. I worry a bit about he and Stephen together because now I have 2 clowns around the house. But it is so much fun, we are laughing all the time. I remember when Adam was younger and would come over to our home, Stephen would sit and stare at him as he would make the rest of us laugh. I know Stephen idolized Adam for his fun spirit and sense of humor. It is interesting how boys have such an influence on eachother. Anyway, so now the boys are all busy getting ready for school, work and fall sports.
Michael came home wanting to play rugby. He got to play alot while in Australia on his p-days. So, when he registered at UVU he asked about their team. Well, they told him they didnt have a team. But, fortunately I ran into a man at Costco with a BYU rugby shirt on and found out that they do have a team at UVU but it is not a NCAA team, and neither is BYU's rugby team. Anyway, long story short, they are both club teams and they play eachother every year. So, Michael started practicing with the UVU team last week. He loves it and is so excited to be playing again. It is kicking his butt though :)
Stephen is back on the football team gearing up for the fall season. His doctor told him in 2 weeks he could be back on the field. He is also taking drivers ed right now. He is gone pretty much all day with drivers ed and 2 a days at football. It is kicking his butt and that is a good thing....he thrives that way.
Bryce has decided to take a break from dancing this fall since he is playing football again. He will get back to it in the winter and spring. So, every night all the boys are at their practices and we have a bit of peace and quiet around here. I love that they are all engaged in good works and stretching their bodies.
We've been having some great scripture study sessions at night since Michael has been home. It's been a pleasure to have 2 return missionaries in our home.
Mike is busy, busy, busy! He has actually lost a lot of weight this summer. Which is NOT a good thing. He does not have much to lose. But between the job and the house, he is just crazy busy. So, between sports and trying to keep the weight on him..... the following is what we try to keep on hand in our home.
Food staple #1in our home.....ICE CREAM
Food staple #2 in our home.....PROTIEN POWDER
Food staple #3 in our home ....... CHOCOLATE SYRUP
As for yours truly, well, as soon as I can get a moment free.... I will be job hunting again! So, back to the drawing board! It's a good life!
So, now we are all very busy getting on with life. We have added another young man to the equation in our home. Michael's best friend Adam is now living with us. We are so excited! Everyone loves Adam, he is super fun and hardworking. I worry a bit about he and Stephen together because now I have 2 clowns around the house. But it is so much fun, we are laughing all the time. I remember when Adam was younger and would come over to our home, Stephen would sit and stare at him as he would make the rest of us laugh. I know Stephen idolized Adam for his fun spirit and sense of humor. It is interesting how boys have such an influence on eachother. Anyway, so now the boys are all busy getting ready for school, work and fall sports.
Michael came home wanting to play rugby. He got to play alot while in Australia on his p-days. So, when he registered at UVU he asked about their team. Well, they told him they didnt have a team. But, fortunately I ran into a man at Costco with a BYU rugby shirt on and found out that they do have a team at UVU but it is not a NCAA team, and neither is BYU's rugby team. Anyway, long story short, they are both club teams and they play eachother every year. So, Michael started practicing with the UVU team last week. He loves it and is so excited to be playing again. It is kicking his butt though :)
Stephen is back on the football team gearing up for the fall season. His doctor told him in 2 weeks he could be back on the field. He is also taking drivers ed right now. He is gone pretty much all day with drivers ed and 2 a days at football. It is kicking his butt and that is a good thing....he thrives that way.
Bryce has decided to take a break from dancing this fall since he is playing football again. He will get back to it in the winter and spring. So, every night all the boys are at their practices and we have a bit of peace and quiet around here. I love that they are all engaged in good works and stretching their bodies.
We've been having some great scripture study sessions at night since Michael has been home. It's been a pleasure to have 2 return missionaries in our home.
Mike is busy, busy, busy! He has actually lost a lot of weight this summer. Which is NOT a good thing. He does not have much to lose. But between the job and the house, he is just crazy busy. So, between sports and trying to keep the weight on him..... the following is what we try to keep on hand in our home.
Food staple #1in our home.....ICE CREAM
Food staple #2 in our home.....PROTIEN POWDER
Food staple #3 in our home ....... CHOCOLATE SYRUP
As for yours truly, well, as soon as I can get a moment free.... I will be job hunting again! So, back to the drawing board! It's a good life!
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