A Week of Firsts

Friday of last week was Carson's first day of second grade. He was very excited. You can tell from this beaming smile and cheery pose. So far so good. He even commented that school didn't last long enough. "Mama, it was like you got there, you did a few things, you went to lunch, you had recess for like an hour and then a couple more things and Bam, school was over". School was the customary length, but it didn't feel like it to Carson. Recess wasn't an hour and it didn't even register with him that he only had ONE recess instead of the two he'd been used to. Now, I know the first day isn't like the rest of the year, but I sure hope Carson's attitude about it stays the same.



Another first came on Saturday of last week. The boys finally had their day in the sun (pun intended) when Troy took them fishing at his cousin Sandy's pond. I went along to take the pictures, but Troy was the one who handled all the technical aspects of fishing line, bait and the like. We didn't choose the best of times to go fishing as it was quite hot out that day, but we'd been promising for over a year to take them.

With sweat pouring off them, Troy dutifully taught Carson about baiting a hook and casting his line. The lessons in patience and being quiet did not come as easily for them. Ephraim was more interested in playing in the pea gravel and enjoying the shade of the umbrella I brought. Fine by me. A good time was had by all even though only one fish was caught. A small bass caught by Troy after Carson had given up. Unfortunately,it got away before we could get the bucket ready. See Pictures from our trip below.