Mothering Many

My oldest two boys collect state quarters, and I guess that makes them nu-num-numismatics (yeah, I had to look that up, LOL). I still have to remind them occasionally that the quarters need to stay in their folders, because they enjoy comparing who has what, but I am also hopeful that what began as a Boy Scout project may turn into a lifelong hobby for them. See, numismatists don’t just collect coins (which can get pretty expensive); the term actually refers to those who study currency, which is actually pretty fascinating, and also free, if you use the library and internet.

I went to Monaco Rare Coin tonight and while I found the rare gold coins interesting, I also enjoyed the article on getting started in rare coin collecting. And it was much easier to understand than the overly excited guys who come on the tv at 2am, selling coins one night and knives the next. Obviously, it’s a long jump from quarters to rare coins, and that will come later, if ever for my sons, but it’s never too early to get them excited about learning more about something that interests them. I think I need to capitalize on their current interests and help kindle a flame, don’t you?

Spidey is eight years old today. It doesn’t even seem possible. He enjoys Cub Scouts, card games and sword fights. He likes POTC and Nash Bridges. He’s super smart, and promises to use his super spidey powers for good. He’s busily planning a movie/sleepover party for his birthday.

Yep, still cleaning. I finished the boxes of clothes that dh brought in from the shed this morning, and then went in to the boys room and helped Batman with his dresser. I gave away anything I did not have a child waiting to grow into. It felt wonderful. I sat a bin with maternity clothing in it aside, but I may go through those before it’s all over, too. Not sure how much, if any, of it is fit to hand down, because I have totally gotten my money’s worth out of my maternity wardrobe. In fact, I had to replace some stuff last time that was worn out. Yes, I actually wore out maternity clothes. Not many women can say that, LOL!

Once I get my blogging done, I plan to head back into the boy’s room and do some more in there. BUT! It’s somebody’s birthday, It’s not the child I am supposed to write about today, but I think a birthday justifies going out of order, don’t you? Hold on, there’s one more post coming up!