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DN14 having a hard day due to video game/youtube withdrawal and disrupted sleep - up past 1 am agaim. He got up with an alarm at 6, went on a short run, and went back to bed. Probably would have stayed awake but I sent DS15 back to bed! Jeez kiddos, if you have a demanding week, you have to take care of yourself!
DS14 is bathing sheep today and I'm slick shearing. He reinforced his wether lamb for ramming so I took over. Just about a brawl before lamby decided not to mess with me. Uggh! Teenage boys of all species!
DS7 got 2 blue ribbons for his cake/cupcakes. We learned a few tips to get better for next year. DS7 wants to make [thanksgiving] turkey cupcakes next year. He saw the idea in a book. No idea for his cake(s) yet.
DN14 keeps talking about staying with us for the school year. Uff dah kiddo. I'm sure its a no, especially from DH. I could be swayed and my sister would be in favor - she half-heartedly suggested it a couple weeks ago. DN14 doesnt understand we're being lenient bc its his summer vacay and he is a guest. Pretty sure he would hate it here. I would have to say no screens, except supervised schoolwork and occasional family movies. Not sure he would come 'round on joining other activities. He is spoiled + lagging in life skills + anxious about trying new things or meeting new people. However he seems interested in 4-H - he was talking about what cake he wanted to decorate and how he would make it. My sister's county has a less-robust 4-H program. Then again he is seeing 4-H at the peak of the year, maybe he wouldnt enjoy how independent it is the rest of the year?
DS14 is bathing sheep today and I'm slick shearing. He reinforced his wether lamb for ramming so I took over. Just about a brawl before lamby decided not to mess with me. Uggh! Teenage boys of all species!
DS7 got 2 blue ribbons for his cake/cupcakes. We learned a few tips to get better for next year. DS7 wants to make [thanksgiving] turkey cupcakes next year. He saw the idea in a book. No idea for his cake(s) yet.
DN14 keeps talking about staying with us for the school year. Uff dah kiddo. I'm sure its a no, especially from DH. I could be swayed and my sister would be in favor - she half-heartedly suggested it a couple weeks ago. DN14 doesnt understand we're being lenient bc its his summer vacay and he is a guest. Pretty sure he would hate it here. I would have to say no screens, except supervised schoolwork and occasional family movies. Not sure he would come 'round on joining other activities. He is spoiled + lagging in life skills + anxious about trying new things or meeting new people. However he seems interested in 4-H - he was talking about what cake he wanted to decorate and how he would make it. My sister's county has a less-robust 4-H program. Then again he is seeing 4-H at the peak of the year, maybe he wouldnt enjoy how independent it is the rest of the year?
also molasses for "brown sugar" flavor and then just a splash of maple syrup on top for sweet. (I've also weaned his sweet tea down from 1/2 cup of sugar per gallon to 1/4 cup 
Thankfully one of his friends called so he has been having a good conversation instead of focusing on screen limits
