Closing Out the Week

All went according to the schedule yesterday. The boys had a full day at school, Austin was out and about with his friends and we kept Oakley company at the house. Jordan and Brandon had baseball practice last evening and that finished the day's activities.

Patty had told us about a couple of ducks that frequent her back porch. They know where to come for handouts and they arrived late yesterday afternoon for their usual treat. We did not disappoint them:

They only hung around long enough to grab a bite and they were gone.

Today is a short day for the boys at school as they get out at 11:15. They will most likely want to stay in town and visit with their friends so the schedule is not clear at this moment. One thing is certain though - this will be our final day to transport them to the private school. The next time we visit they will be students at Waubonsie Valley High School where Austin attended. They will ride the bus at that time, so our chauffeuring to school days will be over. That will be their first exposure to public schools, so we hope the adjustment is a smooth one.

The days are running out as Patty and Mark are expected home late Sunday night. We will leave on Monday morning, so time is rapidly growing short for our visit...