The Book of Mormon and Uncle Ben

Nathan set a goal in January to read the Book of Mormon. He was doing great until he got to 2 Nephi which is full of Isaiah and he started to get frustrated. We discussed how sometimes we need to adjust our goals so that they are reasonable for our capabilities and he decided to read from the Book of Mormon for Young Readers. It isn't simplified reading, it's all word for word scripture, but not every verse is in there and all of the pictures and thoughts in the side bars make it feel a little less overwhelming.

In July, he finished his goal!
It seems appropriate that he reward himself with a set of battle axes considering he just finished a book full of battles.

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Uncle Ben Whisnant (Robin's husband) sent the boys a package from his home in Georgia. The boys were thrilled to open the huge box to find a walking stick for each of them. They were hand carved by Ben with incredible details, a compass on one end and a secret compartment on the other with flint and steel to start a fire.

They have packed these around everywhere, not only as walking sticks but also as weapons and just because they are "super cool".

I printed a picture of each one of them so they could make and write a Thank You card to Uncle Ben.

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These boys have no idea how easy they have it doing dishes for only the four of us which is why they still try to get out of even the most simple chore of emptying the dishwasher.

I asked Hyrum if he actually had the money and gum to give to Nathan and he gave me a mischievous grin telling me he did not. He admitted that he had the money and the "pack" of gum...just no gum in the pack. It opened a brief lesson on honesty and deceit, which he handled well, already knowing that he was being a sneak.