Big Night

I'd like you all to meet Pack 337's newest scout, Charlie. :) He was so excited and has been waiting for this night for a long time. The night where he could finally put on his uniform and go to scouts with Harrison as a fellow scout. He was so cute and so very proud last night. I helped him get dressed and he was silent for a moment almost reverent and he said, "I'm finally a scout." He couldn't wait to show Robert and of course we all made a big deal about his new status.
As if the evening couldn't get any better, at the meeting he even won a contest. He won his very own Tiger pen for winning the Roshambo (rock-paper-scissors) contest! He was so excited that he got up and ran back to where I was to show me. The Cubmaster's wife exchanged a fist bump with him. :)
It was a long evening and one I think he never wanted to end. And Harrison? He was pretty proud to have his little brother by his side.
Happy Saturday.

What a week!

I am tired just thinking about the week that we've had. We started our school year 5 weeks ago, but this week, school officially started with our group and in addition we started another program too. First, on Monday we started Classical Conversations. A little while back I got an email about this from a friend and thought it sounded interesting. The boys and I went to go check it out and while I was impressed, I was not interested in driving to Lakewood every week. I have a friend who was very interested and decided to start her own group and it is literally right down the street from us. So far, I am totally impressed with what the boys have learned and retained. It is going to be tough, I know. Each week they have to memorize a lot of new stuff for the next week. But I already can see how valuable this is going to be. You can read more about it here: CC.
We also started at Friday school yesterday. We have a new location this year and while the parking situation leaves a lot to be desired, I love the smaller campus.
We also started CCD (religious ed. class) on Thursday. This is Charlie's first year and Harrison's third. Charlie wasn't too thrilled to begin with but I am happy to report that when I picked him up he had enjoyed his class. His teacher is a very sweet lady too.
And if that wasn't enough to push me completely over the edge, Harrison had Boy Scouts last night. It is going to be a very busy school year. Charlie is also a scout now, but he hasn't had a meeting yet.
Did I mention that I am also running the 3rd grade book club? Another mom and I are in charge. Honestly, how could I not? We are both so excited, our 1st meeting is the week after next.
Here are the boys on there first day of 1st and 3rd. And just because no one would believe me, here is Audrey in the braids that lasted approximately 5 minutes.