Mr. Bobcat

As an 8-year old, Eli has started the Scouting program. Last week was his very first pack meeting. He was so ready!

His den was in charge of the flags for this meeting. Eli did very well!

He and his friend were both introduced as new members of the pack. Adam leaned over and asked me, "Is Andrew much older than Eli?" and I had to tell him, no, Andrew is a month and a half YOUNGER than Eli.

The big moment! Eli received his Bobcat award. I am new to Scouting, so I didn't realize this also means that the Mom receives a pin as well that the boy puts on her shirt. How cute!

We're so proud of you, Eli!

"I Sweat for the T.Q."

...is what I'm putting on a bumber sticker to go on the car I've been driving this week.

You see, Adam took the Teacher's Quorum on a High Adventure Scouting trip this week. They're camping, rock climbing, canyoneering, shotgun shooting, and wakeboarding. And they took the van to carry all their gear and food. Which means that I am driving Adam's car, which is fine except that there is no A/C! It makes me wax poetic...

I feel your pain, honey, now I really do!
But I promise it's okay, because I love the T.Q.!
A few layers of sweat and a hot ruddy face
-We'll just chalk it up to my care and my grace.

The scouts need you more, so I'll gladly share
You and our van, though I can't say it's fair.
You're not gone for too long, and it's really not far,
So which do I miss more: Adam or my car??