Wild About Scouting

So Wednesday arrived with a vengeance. I have so many photographs to edit, as well as so much work for school, and in the house well I am feeling slightly overwhelmed. Tonight was scout night so I had to be prepared.

The boys had an amazing day at school. John Michael was back on track with green smiley faces, and that always makes me happy. Danny said that he was busy all day but that it was a great day. Hearing how much my boys like school and are enjoying learning truly makes me really happy. I am so proud of both of them.

We got home and it was hurry up and get homework done. As soon as they were done we were back out the door. Headed to get gas (sort of need that to go anywhere) and then to St. Francis for Scout Night.

We were there about 5:30 and had everything set up and ready to go when the scouts arrived at 6:00. I am super pumped about our 8 new boys. Welcome to Pack 357! This is going to be a great year and I planned to start it off right. With Brandon Cub Master and Bear Den Leader and myself as a Committee Member and Treasurer to say I am involved in the planning is an understatement. We have a lot of new ideas for this coming year.

Tonight we kicked off with Ed's Pet World coming and bringing some really amazing friends! We had snakes, lizards, an alligator, tarantula, scorpion, hissing cock roach, and a bird. It was so much fun. I have not held a snake since I was little and that took some serious courage, but tonight I did it again. Better than that is that Brandon, who has a serious snake phobia held one. It was great and I was super proud that he did it for the boys! All I have to say is that sucker was heavy and the guys from Ed's Pet World were holding the other ends of him...needless to say he was a big sucker! I truly appreciate them coming out, it was great and the boys had a wonderful time. I think that the parents did too and so did any other children who came to visit. It was great and while snakes will not be at all of the pack meetings, I hope to have the excitement level just as fun!

Well, the boys are in bed and I am headed there soon. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers! Bring a little excitement into your child's life and it will last a lifetime!

Cubmaster Swap

Well for anyone who does not know this is Danny's second year as a cub scout. He is now a wolf cub and Brandon has always been the den leader. Tonight he officially became the cub master. He is excited and also a little nervous as it is a new responsibility. He will do great though. The boys love him. We look forward to growing our pack.

At our pack meeting tonight our theme was winter wonderland. It was a lot of fun. The Tiger cubs sang a song, frozen underwear, which goes to the tune of walking in a winter wonderland. It was the funniest and cutest thing ever. It might be my new favorite song, especially with the wonderful weather we have had lately. We even had a faux snowball fight which the boys loved and it allowed them to run off a little energy, which is always a nice thing.

It has been an interesting news day with people getting their panties in a wad because of our openly Christian governor. He ran on his Christian beliefs and I personally think it is a good thing. People seriously need to quit being so sensitive. Political correctness is just another way of saying your feelings were hurt. Guess what grow up!!! People think differently, people are different, that is what makes us all so amazing. If we were all alike life would be pretty dull! Let's all be grown ups and quit acting like babies! The man was in a church when he said it and it is good to be proud of your Christianity.

Anyway. I am off to bed, still not nine like I wanted, but tomorrow is another day! Tonight my prayers will be for my friends and family. I will also pray for those who are offended by prayer. They need it the most!