I cared for the 5 boys. I helped them make beds, brush teeth, got breakfast for them, took them to school, helped with homework, took them to Karate and just let them play.
I washed clothes, at least one or two loads a day, prepared meals, cleaned up toys, cleaned up coats, cleaned up back packs and cleaned up clothes and enjoyed some quiet times. I typed a bunch of recipes onto the computer for Julianne and even did some geneology Indexing.
The Coons let me borrow their GPS. That was such a lifesaver. I am so turned around in Milwaukee and all the streets go crooked. It really helped me go a couple of places besides to the school and back.
On Saturday I gave each boy a kit to paint and assemble. I think they all had a great time. It took some time and mess, but they got it done. Spencer was so happy to show his mom and dad and say that he painted it. Of course I held part of the brush for him.
After we painted the cars and planes and got them glued together, we went to Culver's while they dried. They ate their meal and were very good. A stranger came up to us and complimented them on having such good behavior.
They were happy with their finished project. Sometimes it would break and we could just glue it back together. They all got a new car and I bought some fun balloons for them to play with.
I didn't watch Abigail. She is getting big and reaching for toys and being entertained with them.
Kimball loves history. He was a great help to me and answered my questions about how to do some things.
Joshua comes home from school and does his homework immediately. He loves to learn.
Sam is really happy. He read to me every day for his school work.
Brigham goes to K-4. It starts with the other boys, but gets out at 11:00. I think Brigham is a great thinker and figures out why and how things happen. He was so surprised when he asked to go to the store the first day and I took him.
Spencer is 2. His laugh and smile just melt your heart. He didn't care if it was 9 degrees, he didn't like to wear a coat or shoes to take the boys to school.
I tried to get them to look at me when I left, but the movie was on. I love them and miss them. It was great for me to help them out.
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You're so great to help your kids out
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