In Janurary Jacob went to the county 4H interviews and was chosen to attend the 4H intermediate award trip in June. On June 5, I took him to meet the charter bus in Willimas full of kids 6th grade through 8th grade, none of whom he knew. I always worry about him making friends, but he always comes back with new friends and lots of stories. This time he also met a girl. He was very irritated with me as I did not allow him to take along any electronics other than his phone which he can only make calls or texts. He was so upset and I got messages all day telling me he was the only kid on the bus without some type of ipad, iphone, electronic device playing games and listening to music. He claims he sat in silence looking out the window. I don't doubt that, kids can't seem to do anything without being on some sort of device to constantly entertain them. Apparently they had Wfi on the bus. It wasnt long ago and none of the kids were allowed to take any devices.
The 4H kids had three jammed packed days full of fun activities. I was excited for Jake and he had a great time. The first stop was Valley Fair amusement park in Minnesota. Later that night, The Mall of America. Day two the Science Center, then a Riverboat ride on the mississippi, followed by a Twins baseball game. The last day they went for a tour of Microsoft, then went to an Escape room, and then back to The Mall of America again before heading on the bus back home. They did so many things in such a short time.
I was so glad Jake got to go on such a neat trip. It makes all the dreadful record keeping and projects worth the work.
Jake has grown up a lot lately. A month ago I heard his voice changing and now has a deeper voice. My little boy has grown up! He is hard working, going at a job until it is done. He mows and mows and mows. He mows almost 5 days a week. He mows our yard, Grammer's yard, the shop, and Aunt Betty's and runs the hay mower. That is a lot of mowing. He helps where needed tilling, trimming, weed eating, and moving round bales. I believe this kid is going to make it as a farmer.
The 4H kids had three jammed packed days full of fun activities. I was excited for Jake and he had a great time. The first stop was Valley Fair amusement park in Minnesota. Later that night, The Mall of America. Day two the Science Center, then a Riverboat ride on the mississippi, followed by a Twins baseball game. The last day they went for a tour of Microsoft, then went to an Escape room, and then back to The Mall of America again before heading on the bus back home. They did so many things in such a short time.
I was so glad Jake got to go on such a neat trip. It makes all the dreadful record keeping and projects worth the work.
Jake has grown up a lot lately. A month ago I heard his voice changing and now has a deeper voice. My little boy has grown up! He is hard working, going at a job until it is done. He mows and mows and mows. He mows almost 5 days a week. He mows our yard, Grammer's yard, the shop, and Aunt Betty's and runs the hay mower. That is a lot of mowing. He helps where needed tilling, trimming, weed eating, and moving round bales. I believe this kid is going to make it as a farmer.
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