I got a huge laugh reading Marilee's update last week. It's funny how older siblings think it is unfair how relaxed and giving parents become as years go on. I felt the same about my own younger siblings who seemed to have more privileges than I did....the Matheson kids seem to feel the same...from cell phones to play dough! You think it's unfair how parents treat different siblings in the same family? Just wait until there are grandkids in the picture (no pressure, Kimberly)!
The biggest news on the Ankeney front is Dave is wondering what to do with so much free time again! He went in to work a week ago prepared to quit his job because it was becoming too difficult for us to figure out how to get kids where they needed to be when we were both working. Despite prior complaints about the management style of his boss, he was able to work out a new schedule without giving up the job completely. He goes in early and is home by 2:30 in time for running the after school carpool. Now he has the best of both worlds - spending money and a happier family!
In addition, Dave was released as second counselor in the bishopric last Sunday. The entire bishopric was changed which always brings some apprehension and excitement for new things to come. Dave commented a couple days ago...it's weird to go several days and only receive a handful of emails! I would love to know that feeling - I cannot go an hour without 15-20 emails!
The rest of us are plugging along as usual. Matthew is loving cub scouts and has assignments to help with meal planning between now and Wednesday night. I look forward to his assistance in the kitchen. Rachel spent the weekend making costumes for her Destination Imagination team who is gearing up for competition next month. Alyson....she's bored and hungry and daily requests trips to Wal-Mart or the local Sonic for a fix of "Dippy" (code name for Dr. Pepper). I've had to curb that really quickly - I can only thank a loving friend from school for introducing my child to such a drink. I personally prefer the diet kind with a little vanilla and cherry added!
Have a great week!
--Kari