Let's talk about Christian

This post is going to be all about Christian. This year he joined Cub Scouts, and LOVES it! I have other feelings towards Cub Scouts, but seeing the look on his face when he puts on his uniform is priceless. He really enjoys all the fun activities his Den/Pack does. This last weekend was Veteran's Day. His Den got together at a local memorial and learned about WHAT veterans are, and WHY we celebrate Veteran's Day. It was precious seeing the boys paying tribute to all the Veterans. After we were done at the memorial, we then went to the Nisqually Wildlife refuge. It was pretty cool, but I think next time we'll go when it's a little warmer.

On Saturday his Den went to the Lakewood Police Department. It was very humbling being in a police station, especially Lakewood, WA. A year ago on November 29th there were 4 Lakewood Police officers that were shot and killed while at a coffee shop. It made national news and was quite a shock to the community. They have done a great job remembering those officers that were killed.

Putting yellow ribbons on the trees at the memorial

At the Memorial in Lacey

Lakewood Police Station

When our kids were younger, they would say the cutest things. Now that they are a little older you think the cuteness would've worn off, but it hasn't. Christian said the funniest thing the other day.

Scenario: Ashlee just got out of the shower, and was getting dressed. She only had her shirt on, and door open to her room. Christian is in his room, right across the hall playing with his toys. He looks up and sees his sister half dressed dancing around and says (serious tone) "that's awkward". I died laughing.

Then again today on the way to school, he says to me:

"Mom, I hate homework, why do we have it?"

I replied, "Well, homework reinforces what you learned in school, it helps keep the information in your head. I wish I would have done my homework when I first got home from school. Then I probably would have had better grades. I want you and Ashlee to have better grades than I did, OK?"

Thinking about what I said, "O.K. mom, I'm going to take your advice".