I am almost done reading 'The Sign of the Beaver'. The kids have enjoyed this as have I. It really makes you think about how kids many, many years ago were left alone in the wilderness and now we can't even leave a 13 year old home alone. If something were to happen, you can be arrested for neglect.
Many years ago the kids learned how to cook, clean, hunt, work, etc. Now kids only want to sit on their rear ends and watch tv or play video games.
Our kids are that way also. But, we have made them help others or go out and work. For instance; Becca has been making money shoveling (at an adult apartment complex) when it snows. She has, a few times, not accepted money or been given candy, and hot tea. (she laughs at this) But, the older people that she does this for seem to really like her and care for her. They are slowly getting to know Tom. They have had our older boys shovel for them also (the boys started this little business ~smile~).
Becca also helps out a neighbor by watching their home and cats when need be.
She is now at my parent's house for up to a week. My mom had knee surgery so Becca went to help with the Therapy and just be around to help with everything else.
Becca has been studying for her last EMT test. She didn't pass it the first time but I think she is determined to get this done. She is excellent at the "hands-on" but when it comes to paper tests forget it. She loves being on the ambulance and I think she is missing it and missing the people.
School is starting to get better here. It seems that when January comes around our days are better for schoolwork to get done. Maybe it is because of the cold weather, the longer days and we have to stay inside more.
Don't forget to read up on Noah's blog (right sidebar). He is back in the hospital.
Have a good night.
~Margarete~
