Yesterday I was driving the kids home from school. It was snowing and lots of people were out shoveling. As we passed a neighbors house, David unrolled his window and yelled out to him, "Hey! You owe me $5!" I was a little embarrassed, but luckily, I don't think he heard David. I asked what that was about and apparently David had bet him $5. David had to pay him if Utah won and he owed David if BYU won. BYU won and David wanted his $5. As he told me this story, Jacob, his twin brother says, "Uh-oh David, you just did a fiery dart." Those boys keep me laughing!
Last week we had pack meeting. It was awesome. One of the leaders invited his friend who teaches ceramics at a near by high school. He brought a spinning table and made pots right before our eyes, I was thoroughly entertained. Along with being very talented, he was great with the kids. He talked to them about how when they make something with their hands, it is unique and there is not another one in the world just like it, and that is why hand made is so special. He gave each of the kids some clay and let them play with it/make something with it. It was such a nice night. At the end, they handed out the kits for the pinewood derby. The boys were all so excited. When we got home, Jacob said, "Even if my car doesn't win the pinewood derby, it will still be really special because I made it." I was so pleased he was able to make that connection, what a great kid!
