Confessions of an Indulgent Mom

I may have set a dangerous precedent today. Grand Targhee got 13 inches of fresh snow overnight. Parker and Hayden simultaneously developed symptoms of Teton Powder Fever--which, as you know, can be quite serious--so they were unable to attend classes today. Shocking, I know.


Actually, I would have joined them, but I didn't think Cameron and Jacob would be ideal after-school daycare providers for one another. I should have pulled the whole gang out of school so we could all go.

Chloe came to visit on Sunday. This time she was awake for more than a few minutes. She has grown two inches and regained her birth weight plus some extra.



Her parents tell me she is sleeping better at night, waking usually once, and going back to sleep more quickly after eating. That's always a good thing!

I know you'll all think I'm biased, but isn't she sweet?




She isn't always happy, as you can tell from this picture, but when she gets upset, I just hand her back to her mom or dad. No problem. Being a grandma is a whole lot easier than being a mom!

I'm registered for Spring Semester, which begins April 20. I will be taking three classes: Doctrines of the Gospel, Library Resources, and Issues in Global Climate Change, or as I like to call it, "Bigfoot, Human-caused Global Warming, and other Myths." It'll be good to get back into the school mode again--my brain needs a challenge.

Cameron and Jacob are so excited for the Pinewood Derby Thursday night! This is Jacob's first time as an actual participant. They cut their cars out with help from the Stuckis and Shawn Jensen last week. Monday night's FHE activity was painting. Parker helped get the wheels and axles prepped tonight. I'll post pictures later, along with race results.

Hayden had a Scout board of review last night. He passed with flying colors. He earned his Life rank, putting him one step away from Eagle. He's already talking about what he wants to do for his project. He's starting another project on Monday--reference work (x-rays, impressions, etc.) and spacers in preparation for having braces put on his teeth on April 13. Cameron is having a space maintainer put on his bottom teeth Monday. He'll get braces in 4 to 6 months, after he loses more baby teeth.

Parker is taking a leave of absence--that's code for playing hooky--from school Thursday and Friday to go to Moab with the farmer he worked with the last two summers. It's his way of rewarding his crew. Don't worry, though, Parker won't be taking his motorcycle. They are renting Jeeps to drive. He's excited to go.

Tyler is finished with school until fall. He did really well on his final exam. And he and Brandi are getting used to less sleep and more responsibilities. I'm impressed with the way they've adjusted to their new roles as parents. Isn't life great?