We were introduced to them by one of the greatest story tellers I have ever heard. Every Friday, at the Red Balloon Bookshop in Alamo Heights, we would be captivated by her mannerisms and slightly raspy voice (no doubt attributed to her many readings). Keep in mind that the pigeon is the embodiment of all children who beg for things that they just can't have. When you read the books, have the kids answer in a funny way "no, no, NO, NO!" to all the questions the pigeon asks.
Our children have been begging for an animal. Fernando and I don't want to get a pet that they can't take care of and has no real room to stay outside. To help them see how much responsibility goes in to taking care of a living thing, we let the kids pick out some flowers to plant and help make grow. Conference weekend seemed perfect. So before the first session, we headed to Lowes. Tiago, Mia, and I were there for several hours trying to find the best red flowers there were. (Yeah, Tiago is in love with red because of Lightening McQueen and so Mia also must have red.) Once purchased we bused home to watch Saturday morning session.
For a break between sessions, we prepped the ground. That was a bigger process then we expected. The kids started out being helpful, but the heat and the rigorous shoveling made sprinklers a better option.
It took so long that we didn't even plant the flowers before we were back inside for the Saturday afternoon session. (As you can see, Tiago wasn't too happy about switching outdoor fun for indoor tv watching.)
Then before Priesthood session, we finished up the rest. It brought a much needed change and splash of color. It was a good learning situation for all.
**I was really amazed at the fortitude the kids had with the Conference Marathon. It helped that we had activities and food that the kids could do as they listened for key words.
4 comments:
i love that angry look on tiago's face.
and the flowers are beautiful!
is it just me, or is elder scott looking old all of a sudden?
That looks GREAT you guys. WOW. We may have to copy that. Our kids want a DOG more than ANYTHING!! We are hoping to hold them off a few more years so we can move next summer and have a home, with a fence, which tends to be vital in order to keep a dog! We are hanging tomato and strawberry plants this spring in hopes that growing something will be enough for now. Here's hoping right!?
And if they do a wonderful job caring for the flowers will they get a pet?
That's wonderful that you encouraged your kids to watch conference. We just aren't there yet....maybe in October.
I need to remember that for next conference...for myself. Maybe if I have wonderful activities like your kids did I can sit through the sessions easier. :)
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