So it has now been three weeks since the adult children started school. Yes I have three adult children who are in school full-time. No pre-school or kindergarten, no half-day-mess the whole day up school anymore. I do have one 2 year old friend I get to spend the entire day with. It's been quite interesting getting use to each other for such a long period of time. I am hoping I can live up to Savvy in the entertainment department! His OCD is making each day very amusing (perfectly lined animals, food, cards etc.) and I have forgotten how much fun it is to be able to spend so much time on just one child! We've been working on letters, sounds, numbers and different species of bugs. He is now officially potty-trained thanks to animal stickers and crayons. We have been to Thanksgiving Point, Wheeler Farm and the pet store to get his animal fixes in. It seems to make him a happy kid when we can see and touch the furry little things. We still can't talk dad into a dog, so I guess I will be visiting every animal spot in the valley before the end of the year. Give me idea's if you have any...ANY animal will do! 
I am getting through this Junior High thing just fine. (crossies count) I have found out why my mom lived in denial most of my teenage life. However, I, Robyn Johnson can not live that way. I have found out I will most likely be one of those mom's who has to know EVERYTHING. Where did you go, what did you do, what did they say, then what did you say, how did you feel...am I too much? I totally think I am a 'cool' mom but am starting to wonder if Alec thinks differently. What is the 'right' way to raise a teenager? (I only have 6 months until he is 13) Please someone help me. I want to raise a thankful, respectful, happy, giving, confident son. How do you do that? Is it possible? If only prayer was enough. I guess if I mess him up, I still have a few more to try on! I knew we had so many for a reason...I know we can get 1 out of 4 right! I am competitive enough to even try for 4, but it's not gonna be easy. We already got the 3 boy 3 girl party invite...he was busy! (duh - figured that one out!) The boy/girl swim party we allowed but my heart hurt. He had a blast, so my heart was healed. He says he doesn't care about girls, he only "cares about basketball". Basketball is clearly better than girls and always will be.
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My kids love the pet store on 7th East and about 9200 South. There is a big waterfall in front. Lots of really cool fish and creepy reptiles.
Alec sounds like a great kid and I'm glad that when my kids are teenagers I can ask you what you did to make it through. You are smart to keep on top of things (knowing where he is and who he is with) but it might not be a bad idea once in a while to let him know that you trust him to make the right decision. I'm guessing he'll choose to live up to your trust!
Teenager!! That is crazy. Kids are all so different, I bet you'll have to figure out the "right way" 4 different times. Good luck! :) But you probably won't need it, from what I hear Alec is a sweetheart, and you are an awesome mom.
Did Jeremy go up to see grandma? She seems ok, but you never know. Maybe when we go up and sell the cows we could take your cute son, or you guys could come up with us. I Love your blog too. Yours is way more fun!! I think you have very respectful, kind kids. You are doing a great job!!
Here is what you are going to do to make it through those teen years. You are going to think of all of the horrible, awful, questionable things we did (sounds counter-productive, I know) and then look around and see that everything has a way of working itself out perfectly.
Your kids are everything you want them to be - which is everything that you are.
xoxo
Corb
Here's the thing, you don't have to worry. You are obviously a great mom. It has been one entire month since my older children have been back to school and my two year old has seen nothing but the TV screen. There are lots of cool animal and dinosaur things down this way, I think you should come down and take my kids with you.
Don't get me wrong Marti. He knows all his letters and their sounds due to the video 'Letter Factory'. That thing is amazing! This is how I make myself feel less guilty when I run on the treadmill. He's totally learning in front of the TV, right! I did get some flashcards that I do have to actually interact with him. I'm getting better!
I agree, that is the best video ever. I used it with Kort and Payton. At least you are running on the treadmill, I "m just pretending to work.
If I your dance moves I wouldn't be running! I'd be dancing in front of a mirror while he watched Letter Factory!
Robyn, I feel the exact same way. Can somebody tell me where the the las 12 1/2 years went? This is really scary, McKane already acts like I'm just a pest in his life and he doesn't need my advice. Ouch! Keep me in the loop if you come up with any bright ideas.
I love the picture with you and your little one. I can tell by all your posts your a great Mom, I just cannot believe you have a child in middle school- it seems like yesterday that we were all in middle school out side for school lunch.
I'm going to have to post some pics this weekend:)
Take care and keep up the great work. The kids live in harder times then we did and from what it seems yours are doing just fine:)
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