Growing up and moving out

My kids are growing up and I see less and less of them. It makes me sad. Jayden was home all through high school. She really didn't go out much and we spent a lot of time hauling her to rodeos as a high schooler. We did a lot together, shopping, riding, tv watching, and rodeos, etc. Now she is about to finish college and then find a place to live, which will likely be far away. Jake has been working since last summer every chance he gets. During the summer when he gets off work he goes to the shop or hangs with his buddies. Some days he comes home for lunch, but most days he does not. Most days he gets in at 9PM, only because I insist he be home no later. On the weekends he gets in at 11:30/12 and I can barely stay awake to make sure he gets home at curfew safely. He will turn 18 in November and then graduate in May. He is already making plans to move out. He will be gone and I will probably see very little of him. I don't like this. Luke is only 13 and spends a lot of his time helping at the shop, washing vehicles and semis, mowing, helping the guys nd Grandma M. always has plenty of jobs for him. I like a quiet day home now and then when everyone is gone, but I don't look forward to everyday that way.

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Volleyball

Jake went with Karen after school and to the field. My mom, Luke and I went to Jayden’s Volleyball game in Coon Rapids. They played 4 games all losses. They were not having a good serving night and that really hurt them. Still enjoy watching them learn.

Treasures

In the morning we took 3 of our 4 cats to the vet for shots. The 4 th cat decided to wander this morning missing his appointment. On our way out, we passed a rummage sale and stopped. We got some major treasures for next to nothing. The church ladies were so fascinated with Jacob's interest in old radios and televisions. They just adored him and marked the prices way down and gave him some for free. We loaded up on kids books, got some board games, and a few other treasures. Jake ended up with a mini television , an old radio and Polaroid camera. After lunch the boys went straight to the field. My friend Carolyn and her daughter Tabby came to ride horses. What started out to be a chilly day 45, turned out nice and sunny. We had coats on, but it was a great day to ride. We rode through our hay patch and along the waterway near the highway. It was a great way to spend the afternoon.

Dayton Fun Show

It has been cold and windy for the past week, highs of 45. Today the sun was shinning and it got up to 60. There was one final horse show for the season at the Dayton arena. We took Jayden and Jacob while Luke went with Grammer and Po and was supposed to come later. It was a fun show geared for practice and the kids. Jake did really well on Winnie, he rode in walk and trot, barrels, and poles. He did some loping. Jayden did pleasure, milk can, barrels, poles, and a jumping event. Her horse Tex really jumps high for the jump event. Down in the arena, there was'nt any wind and the sun came out. It made for a nice day.

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