Having a husband as a youth minister has it's privileges. For instance, you get an extra set of keys to the church building (handy for mid-errand diaper changes), you always get invited to the church sandwich suppers even when the party doesn't directly apply to you (I happen to love the token pimento cheese sandwiches), and you also get the most wonderful wedding and baby showers thrown in your honor. With the perks, however, come the disadvantages. Most youth ministers are gone to camps 2-3 weeks sporadically during the summer. Our youth minister, however, is gone for 4 out of 5 weeks straight. Therefore, Miss Morgan and I are trying to keep busy without being outside too much, yet without getting cabin fever! What a task it has been! Luckily we've got 2 weeks down, 2 to go!
13 Creative Ways Morgan and Mommy have kept busy while Daddy's gone
2. Story time for babies 0-18 months at the library followed by...
3. Story time for 2-3 year olds at the library - I felt Morgan was advanced enough for the older group (and I was desperate last Wednesday)
4. Stayed in for 3 days with a stomach virus
5. Weekly swim time at Carrie (Holley) Foster's house
6. Weathered our way through Morgan's daily "independence declaring" fits. Today it was because I wouldn't let her suck toothpaste out of the tube.
7. Began a new season of MTV reality shows with The Hills (love it!), Cheyenne, and Fresh Meat (I watched these, not Morgan)
8. Rejoiced as Patch and Kayla returned to Days (Morgan and I both did this!)
9. Shoplifted a .99 cent water bottle from Hobby Lobby on accident
10. Found ACU and Lamar High School alumni on My Space
11. Killed our beautiful hanging flower baskets due to excessive heat (and forgetting to water them)
12. Faithfully watched every Mavs playoff game in its entirety13. Above all, Morgan and I have grown closer and are more mother/daughter bonded than ever. It has really shaken her world with Greg being gone, but she really has handled it the best she can! She is so precious to me and I am learning to treasure our alone time together rather than feeling anxious about being an only parent for a month!
2 comments:
Since you didn't let her suck the toothpaste, did you at least feed her Soft Chips Ahoy cookies (warmed in microwave) and Dr. Pepper for breakfast?
We will plan some Isaac/Morgan time sometime in the next two weeks--if you aren't in prision due to your new life of crime!
I attend Church suppers for the deviled eggs myself.
We also rejoiced with the prodigal Patch and Kayla. And I accidentally shoplifted lipstick not too long ago- I stuck it in my purse absentmindedly since that's usually where lipstick goes!
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