It was the start of our busy summer schedule. Swim lessons started that week and so did
Vincent’s summer sport camp. Swim
lessons are twice a week for 3 weeks and the boys were very excited about. Joel was not happy to learn he wouldn’t be
attending swim lessons. Sports camp is
pretty neat and the kids get to learn about a different sport each week. It is a great way for me to gauge what sports
Vincent is actually into and which ones he just thinks he likes. All that was mixed into finding an orthopedic
doctor to see Joel and get him a cast.
Joel was very excited to get a cast because I told him that
it could be a red cast. So Tuesday I
took Joel to the doctor. He was so
good. We were there for awhile and he
was very patient. He followed directions
for the xrays and also to get his cast on.
He was such a good boy! We were
very happy to find out that they could put a waterproof cast on and that Joel
would have a walking boot on the cast.
That way I didn’t have to carry him anymore, or at least not as much as
before. It took a couple days for him to
start using it and we were lucky enough to have a friend bring over a kid sized
walker to help him around the house.
Joel also quickly figured out how to scoot on his butt or crawl and get
almost anywhere he wanted before he was stable enough to walk on his own.
Tuesday night Brad got home early because it was
raining. He mentioned something about me
needing a pedicure. He said he would
watch the kids some time so I could go get one.
After a few minutes it occurred to me that there was no time like the
present, so I left to go get a pedicure and do some grocery shopping. It was so wonderful to have a couple hours
away!
Joel missed out on going to Cross Summer Camp that Wednesday
but the other two had a lot of fun.
Cecilia does a great job when I leave and doesn’t cry and is very
excited to tell me about what she did while she was there. Vincent just loves talking about which
friends were there that day.
Thursday we headed down to Altamont to see Kristine in the
IL High School Finals Rodeo. We had been
wanting to see her and the other girls rodeo all year but this is the only one
that seemed to work. The kids were
thrilled to get to go to a rodeo. They
have been hearing about rodeos since August and when grandma is gone it is
generally because she is at a rodeo, so they were so happy to finally get to be
a part of a rodeo. They had a lot of fun
watching for the most part. Toward the
end it was getting late and they weren’t as interested as they were in the
beginning. On our way down to the rodeo
we heard that they had mutton bustin’ which is where kids ages 5-7 years old
ride a sheep in the rodeo. We asked
Vincent if he wanted to do that and he said “sure, sheep are slow and just
walk!” I said ok and we signed him
up. I later informed him that the sheep
might run or jump a little bit. He was a
little more nervous about that but still went for it. Joel and Cecilia were not happy that they
couldn’t ride the sheep.
By the time Vincent was able to go mutton bust, it was
pouring rain in the arena. The bleachers
had a roof over them, so all the spectators were dry. Vincent did a great job, but looked extremely
unhappy as he was walking out of the arena.
By the time he got to me he was happy and thought it was really cool
that so many people gave him compliments.
I asked him what happened and why he let go. He said that the sheep was running toward the
metal fence. Metal is harder than
plastic and would break his plastic helmet, so he let go. A lot of thought processing happening in less
than 5 seconds. The kids all had fun and
were very disappointed when we had to leave for home the next day. We had family pictures at 4pm and we couldn’t
be late.
We got home at 3pm.
Quickly changed the kids and got ready for pictures. Of course by then the ground was perfect for
spraying, so Brad stayed for the family pictures and then took off to go
spray. With all the rain we have been
having, he has to spray whenever he gets a chance. Rarely is it ever good timing for things I
have planned for the family. Such is
life as a farmer’s wife!
Saturday Bob was heading down to see the last rodeo
performance in Altamont and Vincent really wanted to go back down so he could
do mutton bustin’ again. Uncle Bob was
nice enough to take Vincent along and from all the pictures and texts I
received and the report I got from Vincent when he returned, he had a
blast! It felt a little weird sending
him off without Brad or I going along, but I think he enjoyed the freedom. He was a little worried he was going to miss
Father’s Day, but I assured him that he would be home on Sunday evening and
could still wish Brad a happy Father’s day then. He had another great night mutton
bustin’! He made a new friend named
Cyrus and got to go to town in the golf cart with Grandpa to get ice cream and
play at the park. We did hear from Uncle
Bob that Vincent and Mellow Yellow means lots of talking and potty breaks along
the drive.
While Vincent was down south Joel, Cecilia and I headed to
Prairie Fest in Oswego. We visited some
of the booths, saw the petting zoo and ate some great food. I got quite the workout pushing the two of
them around in a stroller.
Sunday was Father’s Day.
We all slept in and had to rush out the door to church so Brad got his
gifts in the morning and cards from Joel and Cecilia, but no breakfast in
bed. I am not sure he even got
breakfast. After church we set up for
VBS and then headed to town to get lunch at Red Robin. On our way into town we realized that there
was a parade starting in town around 1pm, so after lunch we watch a little bit
of the parade. 45 minutes was more than
enough for me and the kids. When we got
home we attempted to go swimming in our pool, but it was over cast and cloudy
and really not any fun. So we hooked up
Ray to his wagon and drove him for a few hours.
He does such a great job, no matter how long it has been since we last
drove him. We drove him to the farm for
a change of scenery and we got there at the same time as Grandma, Grandpa and
Vincent. Vincent was excited to ride
home in the wagon and Joel was happy to ride back in the golf cart with Grandma
Diane. He was very happy she was home
again and insisted she come play at his house.
It was a busy week, but such is the case this summer!
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