The second half of the day was significantly better than the first.

We went to the grocery store...which is usually a catastrophe...and today it was actually pleasant.

Mentor R stopped by for a few minutes and then the boys kept working on their list of chores. Older Boy learned how to use the washer and dryer. He also washed the front door and the sliding door. Younger Boy vacuumed the entire house. Both boys helped clean the kitchen.

We did struggle a bit at bedtime, because Younger Boy doesn't like to stop playing games or using electronics when asked. I had to come up with a way to make this less of a challenge each night.

The boys are excited about church tomorrow. We are going to get up and go to the early service.