John, Laura, Kyle, Christopher (CJ) and Alyssa Mullen

Wednesday, November 4

Whew.....we've had it all today --- excitement, friends, fun, awards, and injury.

Today was CJ's class field trip and Mom went in Daddy's place. They even had Dad's nametag all made out for him in the front office and had to print a new one for Mom. CJ was okay sitting next to Mom on the bus on the way to Greenville and the Kabee Tree Farm but on the way back to Eddins --- he wanted to sit with Chase.

We arrived at the tree farm 30 minutes after we were supposed to so we kind of had to rush through the field trip, but that ended up okay as it was attack of the bees --- a field trip nightmare. Everywhere we went there were bees hanging out that the adults had to swish away from the kids. Mom is not known for her extensive bravery and so she had to work to quell her courage and get rid of bees.

The farm had stations that the kids went through...a petting zoo, swings, hay jump, ring toss, maze, and a hay ride.

We also ate lunch at picnic tables. Everywhere we went we were surrounded by bees. Unfortunately three kids were stung --- and CJ was one of them.

He got stung on his pinkie finger and it was at the very end of the trip as we were using bathrooms to go home on the bus. Mom pulled out the stinger and poured cold water on the wound. We found a bandaid in the first aid kit and praised CJ for his bravery. Poor kid...he was having a blast till that point and wasn't scared of the bees at all. After...he was terrified.

I got the van's front brake problem fixed. I went to NTB and they bolted down the calipurs (?) for free. yay! Now the van is rattle free.

Tonight at club CJ finished his HangGlider book and got his crown. He was quite excited. Kyle finished Red Jewel 3 (and will probably finish his next week). They are doing so great! Alyssa learned how God created the birds and fish. :-) Still taking the whole year to get through creation, but she knows it...it is cute.

Going to bed now....as I am exhausted.

We love you Daddy! Get some rest too!

Posted by Mullen at November 4, 2009 09:14 PM