Probably the one thing I have been stressing about for the last year or so...Seminary. Seminary is a program at our church where youth ages 14 and up go in the early morning to learn more about the gospel of Jesus Christ. They have fun and socialize also. It is every school day morning starting at 6 am.
I have been stressing because Steve has a hospital work schedule...so you never know when he will be home. Usually he is either already gone for the am or he isn't home yet. Sooooo.....this leaves the seminary to me. The bigger "problem" is that Jacob is the oldest. Sooooo.....I have three younger ones at home. I can't leave them here to fend for themselves. I just don't feel they are ready for that much responsiblity yet. That would be even more stress on me...wondering what was happening, and if they were ok. Soooooo......
THE PLAN....
It probably isn't a good one...but here it is. We all go. Yup. Everyone gets up and gets into their school clothes, and jumps in the car. Now when Jacob is at seminary...the older two have to be getting completely ready because as soon as we get home the bus comes...Like within 5 min of getting home. (if my timing is right)
Sooooo.....today I am going to buy some bins. Each kid gets their own bin. I am going to load it with....a toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, barettes for Maggie, nail clippers and what ever else I think might come up in the morning. Also I am going to keep on hand extra school supplies. For example, paper, pencils, pens and clipboards. Just in case someone forgot to do some homework. I am going to make a bin of "breakfast" foods. Granola bars, crackers, juice boxes etc. Then take some fruit each day. I also plan on a bin of small blankets for staying warm or napping. Now while we wait the kids can have breakfast and we can have our family scripture time. I will have a captive audience. :) That van is going to get alot of living this year.
That is the plan. I really don't know how else to pull it all off. Not going is not an option. I have seen and worked with youth who attend seminary and they grow by leaps and bounds spiritually. I have also seen those who don't attend not do as well. There are exceptions to everything of course, but for us seminary is mandatory.
Let's see what you think. Am I crazy? or the Most Awesome Mom ever? or Both?
Have you thought about online seminary? I don't know if your ward offers it..my mother in law teaches it this year. Not as good as a real class, but still uplifting. Just a thought..
ReplyDeleteI agree. Seminary is 100% mandatory. Way to go for making it work! I know you'll see wonderful blessings since you're putting for a little effort to keep a commandment. You're awesome.
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