Today I got a phone call from my dad saying that his childhood friends, Tony and Angela, were up visiting from California. He asked if they could come over and see us and if they could take the older 3 kids with them on a field trip up Mount Provo and then to the falls. I enthusiastically answered YES! My mom is still visiting friends in Alberta and this would be a first for my dad, to have 3 of my kids by himself. It's not that he's not capable, it is just my mom is always around so there really was never an opportunity like this. So we tied on some good shoes, packed a lunch and off they all went. I put Nya down for a nap and Tate sat beside me at my desk and colored while I planned my lesson for the next day (Sidney home-school group). The house was heavenly quiet. Later that afternoon everyone arrived back, safe and sound, and Papa said they were so well behaved and they all said they had a fantastic time. He also told me that 2 of my kids have a very good sense of self-preservation and one does not. It took me no time at all to figure out who he was referring to. If you know my kids well, you will know who the little dare devil is and if not, a picture says a thousand words.
The older I get, the more I realize that I, as a parent, can't do EVERYTHING for my children, I can't teach them ALL they need to know, I can't be EVERYWHERE all the time - I am only one person. I have learned (and I have had to learn this) to value the contribution of those I trust to help me teach my children, grandparents can be a great resource. Darren and I are truly spoiled when it comes to having great grandparents for our kids. We have both sets within minutes of us. They love their grandkids and they are such good examples for them. My children don't even always realize how blessed they are as this is the norm for them, but some day they will know how much more enriched their lives have been because of the grandparents they have. Some of my very BEST childhood memories are of those times I spent with my own grandparents.
Dad thank you for the fun field trip and the wonderful memories! And thank you Noelle for all the beautiful pictures, you are an awesome photographer!
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