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The boys have wanted to be Boy Scouts ever since Alyssa started Girl Scouts when she was in Kindergarten. I’m not sure if it was because she got to go some place without them or if it was because of the cookies they got to eat when it was cookie time. I am excited that Alyssa has wanted to continue to do Girl Scouts year after year because they teach some valuable lessons that aren’t taught in school. They also help reinforce the values we try to instill in her. I’m proud of the person she is becoming because of those lessons.
When the boys were getting ready to start Kindergarten, we had forgotten about Boy Scouts. However, when we saw the Boy Scout table at Back to School night, I knew we’d be stopping there to sign them up. I was bewildered when I was told that boys can’t be in scouts until first grade. Girls can start in Kindergarten but boys have to wait until first grade. Hmm, I know they are separate institutions but really, what the …?!! Although visibly shaken from the devastating news, the boys pulled themselves together and raced out the door with some of their friends.
When we attended Back to School night this year, we managed to find our way through our new school to the classrooms. We meandered through the halls. THERE IT WAS! RIGHT THERE! The Boy Scout table. THIS is the year! I gave the Cub Master (seriously, that IS his title) our information and let him know that we are very excited to be part of the Boy Scouts. After a few calls back and forth, we had our schedule.
Since I was always in charge of Girl Scouts, it seemed fitting that Tim would be designated as such for the Boy Scouts. He began to take the boys to their WEEKLY meetings. Girl Scouts were only twice a month. I definitely got the better end of this deal.
After a couple weeks, Andy decides he doesn’t like it anymore.
Andy: “Mom, I don’t want to go to church.” The meetings are held at a local church.
Me: “What? Do you mean Boys Scouts?”
Andy: “Yeah.”
Me: “Why?”
Andy: “I just don’t want to do it anymore.”
Me: “Well, we will have to talk to Daddy about that.”
And then… the uniforms arrive in the mail. The excitement! TIME FOR A FASHION SHOW! The boys rip off their clothes to put their new found treasures on. Awe, sweet!!
Andy: “But Mom, I don’t want to go to church anymore.”
Me: “We still need to talk to Dad about that but if you decide you don’t want to do this then the uniform goes back.”
Andy: “Why?”
Me: “Sweetie, if you don’t want to be in Boys Scouts, then the uniform needs to go back.”
Alex: “BUT I still want to do it.”
Me: “That’s fine, we’ll keep yours BUT Andy’s will go back.”
Andy: “But I want the uniform.”
Me: “Sorry, you don’t get to keep it for fun.”
Andy: “Well, I still want to do it.”
Me (laughing): “Are you sure? If we keep this, you will HAVE to go.”
Andy: “Yeah, I’m sure.”
I think he realized just how handsome he looked in his uniform. Yep, he’s going to use it to pick up chicks. Don’t they look cute with their FORCED SMILE and ARE YOU DONE YET looks?!
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Great story. Scouts is a good deal, made it to eagle myself.
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:14 pm
They are adorable…check out my blog for a bit o baby news!
September 30th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
They are super cute in their little uniforms!!
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