#6, Caroline, was on the list of inductees.
I was ready to get up early and attend, but she didn't want to go.
She said she rather sleep in.
I will admit I was not too disappointed.
I have attend National Honor Society ceremonies for some of my older kids.
While theya ceremony is a proud moment for a parent,
they are a bit dull.
I sometimes wonder if having 8 kids and experiencing the same events multiple times makes me a less than enthusiastic mom.
I try to be equally excited for each of the kids activities as if it was my first time.
But It's not always easy.
I have been to 8 States Fair,
helped with 8 World Projects,
assisted on numerous art projects,
and helped with countless gereral homework assignments.
Often times, I am embarrassed to admit, with less enthusiasm than my child deserved.
I know I have hit the 100+ count when it comes to choir concerts.
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I remember all the States Project & Fair each child presented in 5th grade complete with a relief map molded from homemade clay.
Most of the kids were assigned the State of Kansas for their project making for a very simple relief map. One child was assigned the State of Oregon. That was a bit more challenging and more time consuming, but I liked the change of pace.
By the time 7th grade rolls around the project moves from the United States to the World and a student is assigned a Country.
I always make sure the kids do their own research, typing, design, and layout.
However, It's generally been my role to help with the art work on the tri-fold display board.
Last night, together with my youngest daughter, we completed my final 7th Grade Country Project. My job was to draw a Bonsai Tree or a Japanese Castle.
I opted for the Tree!
I am good with a camera.
I can sew, quilt, and tailor about anything.
I can weave baskets, engrave, and I even dabble in scrap metal projects.
But I'm far from considering myself an artist.
My mom is the artist in our family.
A number of my kids are exceptionally gifted when it comes to drawing as well.
I attribute their giftedness and talent to my mom's early instruction and encouragement.
In fact, I don't know why my daughter didn't draw her own Bonsai tree.
I think she could have done a better job than me.
She often leaves me small hand drawn pictures on my write and wipe note pad that hangs on my frig.
But I wanted her to focus on the knowledge part.
So while she researched and typed, I drew.
I think the project turned out well and I look forward to hearing how her presentation goes.
As my kids grow and make their way through school,
I don't think I will miss homework.
I know I won't miss trying to help with math assignments,
but I will miss working together with them on projects like this.
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