Lots of Firsts

We had a few things that happened this week for the first time.  Dillon just received his wolf.  How exciting.  It really is pretty amazing considering who his parents are.  Jason who is a huge procrastinator, and me who really doesn't care that much.  I know I should, but recognitions like this are not my bag.  As long as he is being a good kid and participating, those are the things I think are important.  Anyway....what a soap box. 

 Dillon got his wolf, one gold arrow, four silver arrows, and his conservation award.  Prrrreeetty impressive.

 His leader Patrica ( I never realized how much bigger I am than her gesh) is a real peach.  She is great with the boys, and I know Dillon is going to miss her.  No comments on how awesome I look okay.  I got all four kids to the pack meeting, maybe not on time, by myself.  Dinner and homework done too, no small feat. 

 Next big first was, we had ourselves a yard sale.  We had a big pile of stuff we needed to take to the DI, and it just kept growing.  Mostly just clothes the kids had grown out of, and I don't have anyone to give them to.  We were to lazy to take it to the DI.

 So we decided why not.  We put very little effort into it.  No advertising, only on Craig's list, and a sign on the road.  We live on a really busy street.  Which is why we had anyone come.

  I was actually really worried about the road when we first moved into this rental.  We have never had any problems with the kids (believe it or not I watch them pretty close) until the yard sale.  I was putting out the sign and Beckett and Elleree were following me.  I was on my way back, and told them to come with me.  Elleree did, and I thought Beckett did too.  I turned around, and he was right on the edge of the street.  I screamed at him to stop and just started running.  He did stop turned around looked at me, and then kept right on walking.  I grabbed him just as he hit the pavement.  Luckily there were no cars coming.  I hate things like that, they make me feel so grateful, and at the same time so angry at myself for not thinking. 

 I love this picture.  These are some of the three boxes of toys the kids not longer, or never did play with.  What cracked me up, is as soon at they are marked for the sale, don't you know they are their favorite toys.  Elleree and I had many a tantrums about some of her toys. 

They did keep the kids occupied the whole day though.  Plus, I was surprised no fits when they were actually bought by someone and taken away.  Do they miss them, no they don't!  Do I miss them, no I don't.  When all was said and done we made something like $196.00.  Not to bad.