Merritt Memories

  My summers have definitely changed since changing careers. But, they’ve also changed in the sense of how many kids are in tow. Ryan and Aaron are at work all day. Grace hangs out with friends. Kate and Becca hang out with friends, or just be home. I have a lot of mom guilt when it comes to Britten. His summers are definitely different than the other 5 had growing up. He watches way too much tv and plays video games way too long. I try to check in and make sure he’s being taken care of while I’m gone. I hate that my older kids take on this responsibility. They’re usually pretty good about it. Today, it was just Britten and I. We visited the Children’s Museum. It was a little weird to be in charge of only one child. Definitely a first for me! It was so needed though, and we both enjoyed it!

 When you've been on the road for so long, coming home is a feeling a of relief. You come home to comfort and familiarity.I so enjoyed our journey all close as a family. But it was nice to come home to space and my own bed. We did have to unpack everything. That left a mess for days...but it felt so good!

We left Carthage and headed straight for Nauvoo. Sometimes, I wish we had a full two weeks to make this trip. It's so hard to rush from palce to place. But thank goodness for Grandma's games and entertainment!! We made it to Nauvoo in the ealry evening. Most places were closed, but they were getting ready for their nightime variety show. While we waited for that, we were able to walk the museum there.  Once done at the museum, we walked up to the area that they did their variety show. It was basically the missionaries doing songs and dance. I can't believe how much thye moved! It was so hot and humid, the last thing I'd want to do is dance!  One of the songs they sang was, "Grandma's Feather Bed." My kids were shocked that I knew all the words. It was a Taylor staple as we sang across the mid-west when visiting family.  We came back the next morning ready for sights! However, so much rain!!! We were really bummed we didn't have bet...