it's the simple things

i've been smiling all day about victoria's gear bag. christopher has always been taught and held responsible for packing his gear back in to his bag properly after it's use. that way when it's time to ride again, you don't have to worry about where everything is.

if it's not done right, he is required to do it over. he's also responsible for making sure his gear is packed in the van when there is riding to be done. one weekend it didn't make the van, his bike did, but he had no gear. so his bike sat unused that weekend. to his credit, there was no whining, but it did get his attention and hasn't happened since.

and now, victoria's bag is sitting there with her shirt, pants and princess boots. . .just like her brother.

she made sure she had her hat for the desert in her stroller full of junk.

here she was watching and collecting sticks for kindling for the camp fire. those kids are always looking forward to the next fire.

would you look at the determination on this little face.

"i did it!"

i'm a thrilled grandma.