Rough Day

Bryant had a rough day. Distracted by his excitement for Father's and Sons, he left his backpack outside last night. It rained. He had three library books in his backpack, all of which were water damaged. Facing the fact that he has to pay for the damages has been almost more that he can bear. For Bryant, handing over that kind of money is like handing over one's first born, or at least losing an appendage. Because we have warned him so many times about leaving his backpack outside (and James even reminded him yesterday) it is one of those times when it is difficult to watch, but "the consequences will follow." So what was the distraction? The composing of a very important instruction sheet, penned by Bryant himself:

How to Camp.

1. Pack nife, bug spray, tent, flaslight, and so on.
2. Find a map and choose where to camp.
3. Travel to campsite.
4. When get to campsite find level land.
5. Pich tent on Land.
6. Put supliss (supplies) in tent
7. enjoy time with each other.
8. When done playing choose what to eat.
9. eat dinner
10. after diner go to bed.
11. When wake up cook breakfest.
12. after brecfest play
13. after that do rules 7 through 12

James says that's about how it is. Yet, Fathers and Sons is second only to Christmas at this house. Even Sariah was in tears knowing she wasn't going to get to go. I mean, come on, you wouldn't want to miss out either...

Fishing (2006)


Sleeping in a tent (2007)


Playing with snakes (2008)


Eating Creatures (2009)