We found a dungeon and dragon store. Bought a set of dice and Tony took the boys to a rousing four hour game of mystical magic. Half of them enjoyed it immensely and want to shirk their Wednesday night church activity for another four hour session, before we leave. And this is the beginning. It turns out my sixteen year old plays with his friends sometimes. But I am glad we took the time to learn it. It should end up being some great fun.
Well it doesn't seem like we have been too busy we are in what the military refers to as the hurry up and wait phase. and so we sew. Now I cant tell you that we accomplished a beautiful evening gown, but after three hours and some input from a very nice neighbor we got that thing working. My sister has promised me a sewing machine when I get to PA! I plan to take her up on that offer, but I do have to say there is a certain burden that goes along with that. The burden in to be productive. I may need some lessons. The journey has been amazing up to know. So who knows. I could end up crafty in my golden years. Giving away po tholders and oven mitts at thousand trails around the US.
We have been itching to get out and since adam needed some volunteer work done we headed off to the food bank to sort rotten potatoes. It seems this is one of the rare moments when my children can get along. So we tossed rotten potatoes and worked on blueberries and in general had a great afternoon. So great in fact we went two days that week and have plans to go back on Thursday. I love giving and teaching my children to thirst after the high you get when serving other people. Maybe just maybe it will help them avoid other less altruistic highs. I love to see the boys excited to give. Hopefully we can continue these random acts of charity as our adventure one day moves south.
We were given wise advice when we started camping. Seasoned campers laughed as they talk about their attempt at the chore chart. After several tries without one I have made up our second chore chart. It is simple and to the point, It spins, and it is held together with duct tape. If those arent the makings of a successful chore chart I dont know what are. Week 1 accomplishment, it is still on the wall, which makes it better than round one. My biggest problem is when my kids run off I love the peace and quiet to much to call them back to finish their chores. I hear people all the time talk of where they will go for winter. We have been in this campground a month and I want to pull my hair out. I need about ten places to stay for winter. I dont like staying still.
Oh and PS three of my kids have confessed to liking being on the road. One simple change would make it perfect(insert eye roll here) . I have four kids on the road with me.
I love my wacky family every single one of them.
