Crownover Family Blog: July 2009

Friday, July 31, 2009

Home Alone: The Crownover Edition

So, in trying to shuffle kids back and forth for our last minute scout camp changes, it worked out that my eldest would be back around lunchtime on Thursday. He was to call me upon arrival (his father and I bombarded him with phone calls and call waiting until we had both had our chat with him). He then happily does "his thing" and makes a list of all what he did with his day. Apparently, he told many of the adults at camp he was anxious to get this opportunity to be on his own. Many of them advised him to not tell everyone he knew. Eric also advised me that he learned and played a new card game....called B.S. while he was at camp!?!

Just after lunch, the phone calls began. About every 15 minutes, I got another call "Did you call me?" "The water looks and tastes funny." "I did all of my laundry." "How do you work the DVD player?" "When will you be home?" However, when I asked if he wanted me to come home it was ,of course, no. Nonetheless, after taking the 1/2 day off to go up to Erie and bring Jesse back Wed. (which was long and very rainy), I decided to take my other 1/2 yesterday to come home early for Eric.

He then decides to choose a movie and advises what he would like for supper and "sends me out" for this. What a silly boy he is. The funniest part of his "list of accomplishments" was that he had make supper and eat supper on it and I was home before 3pm....a little forethought??

I am thinking he realized it wasn't all that it was cracked up to be but it could've definitely gone worse and it's good to have him back and be able to hang out with him. We are having a good time, although we have some work to do today in trying to prepare for our company coming in, but hopefully will have more fun too. What an adventure(r)!

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

A Day to Celebrate

That it was. Eric’s birthday party was again a picnic (rather than walk) in the park. A little smoother than usual, we had lots of folks, food and fun. It was a gorgeous Sunday afternoon and most of the preparations were accomplished on the Friday and Saturday beforehand. Jon made a traditionally wonderful cake for the occasion. Our entertainment for the day included the beating of an Optimus Prime piñata, a short (harmless and damp) water balloon fight, tug-o-war and marshmallow stuff.

This was the first year that we had just as many girls as boys and over twenty kids (mostly 10 or under) in attendance. From family to co-workers to church friends to classmates to neighbors, there was a lot going on. A special thanks to my parents-in-law for their help in preparations, setting up, tearing down and cleanup. Also, a very nice friend of mine also helped tremendously by scooping ice cream and making a list of the many gifts Eric received. Their help allowed me to feel a little more social, less stressed and actually be able to appreciate what was going on and snap some pictures of our activities.

It was a busy day which extended even further out with more friends coming over to visit at our house after. We all had a good time in a wonderful day and celebration. You know when your son comes in and gives you a big, long hug just before bedtime and simply says “Thank you”, it was a great day.