Yuck = worms!Here are just a few of the fun things I found tonight in Mason’s backpack after he went to bed. I might add, some of them were more fun to see than others! It’s a good thing there wasn’t a mouse in there! One of the questions I am planning to ask are, “What are the worms for?” (Stephen wouldn’t let me get rid of them, but they are waiting outside in their natural habitat) Other question, “Just what are your plans for all of those rubber bands?” A side note, it took Mason forever to walk home from the bus today. I asked Lily and Lex where he was and they said he was trying to catch monarch butterflies. You’ve gotta love that fella!
Last week Mason was given a challenge by his dad. At breakfast on Thursday, Stephen told Mason if he passed all of his times tables off before the end of school on Friday they would go to the new Indiana Jones movie. Well he came home from school THAT DAY and told us he had passed all 5 sets that he needed. Apparently he works well when he is given the right incentive! We went to the movie, yes I invited myself, on Monday with Grandma Baldwin. It was great and Mason said it was well worth getting all of those times tables passed off. Another thing, we went to Sam’s Club Monday morning. Stephen surprised us by putting a bag of Swedish fish in the cart. In the car everyone was given a serving size. A few minutes later, Mason called from the back seat. I turned around to see a dog manufactured from Swedish fish. I was impressed by his creativity, and it really did look like a dog. Too bad I didn’t have a camera.
On Sunday, Mason gave a great talk in Primary. He was hesitant like usual and he really didn’t want to do it. He says it is scary to give talks in front of all of the people. Stephen told him to think that all of the people were in their underwear (remember the Brady Bunch, when Marsha had to give her speech?) I was extra proud as he stood up and spoke loud and clear and taught his friends about honesty. He is a missionary in training and looked very handsome in his suit coat and tie. He proved he can do hard things.
Comments:
Steph said…
Matt and Mason have a thing with rubber bands. I haven’t found worms in his backpack though, that would put me over the top. Save some symphony bar for me.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 11:45:04 PM
Grandpa Parker said…
The developmet of great youn men is an interesting process. It looks like it’s going well with Mason. I know what I used to do with rubber bands. They are very useful things to have. (I won’t say what I did with them. The list is too long but mostly good.)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 2:20:54 AM
Pablo said…
I like the daily spanish book. That is pretty cool!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 5:46:50 PM
Uncle John said…
Let’s go fishing with those worms. We could shoot down some monarch’s with the rubberbands and enjoy some chocolate as we do it. Keep up the fish molding. (It is a creative way to get more candy.) I have used that one before. You looked sharp in the suit. Maybe you will be a seminary teacher someday.
Thursday, May 29, 2008 7:39:16 AM
aunt Jana said…
He reminds me a little bit of Hannah she has brought home 2 or 3 backpacks full of random items that she has collected thru out the school year. That kid is special he is always thinking and taking time to enjoy life! Thanks Mason for being a great kid!
Thursday, May 29, 2008 8:19:59 AM
michelle said…
Mason-you are such a cool kid! Your family is lucky to have you around! Thanks for being such a good example for Zach!
Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:11:51 PM
Magan said…
Hilarious treasures!
Friday, May 30, 2008 7:36:41 PM