Ryan and I have both been assigned to help out in the Young Men's and Young Women's organizations of our church. This has us working with the youth aged 12-18. It just so happens that our own Preston Smith falls into this category, which is great fun. The downside (obvious for any couple who have both been called to serve in YM/YW) is that basically now there is no parent at home left to man the fort during youth group activities. Our first sitter option is also unable to chip in, as he is supposed to be at the activity. Which leads me to my second oldest son, Calvin, aka. Calzone. Good, kind, reliable Calvin. Tonight he watched after his three siblings, even putting two of them to sleep in his own bed (Owen and Annie) to make sure that he could watch them whilst they slept and he read. What a champion. The bright side is that our meetinghouse is literally across the street, so if disaster strikes, we wont be hard to find.
Ryan planned the Young Men's activity tonight: Missionary Olympics. The boys were timed doing missionary activities in various stations, such as ironing shirts, tying ties, stacking chairs, scripture chase, writing letters to their mom's, etc. Winner was the guy with the lowest time. It was well planned, had treats at the end, and the boys loved it. Basically, Preston is twice blessed to have Ryan as his Dad and Young Men leader.
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