Last night Landon received his Wolf Badge in Cub Scouts. He worked really hard to complete all of the requirements, too. Because our wards split at the beginning of last year, we ended up without a cub scout leaders for a couple of months. So, Landon didn't officially get started until March, which meant he only had nine months to get it all done instead of 12.
He was just beaming last night when he recieved all of his awards. He not only got his Wolf Badge, but he also received a gold arrow and three silver arrows. After the awards ceremony, he was officially welcomed into the Bear Pack. As his mommy, they had me present him with his new manual and kerchief. Sadly, I didn't have my camera with me, so I dont' have any pictures to show you.
BUT! For those of you with scouts out there, or soon to be scouts...do I have some news for you! Two words....Badge Magic. Most of you know that sewing badges on a uniform is NOT fun. And, it seems like it's a never ending project. You'll get them all on, and then at the next den meeting they get new badges. Well, when I was at the scouting office I found this sheet of stickery goodness call Badge Magic. You simply peel off the paper from the matching picture on the sheet and underneath it is the perfect sized shape for your patch. You stick the patch to the sheet and when you pull it back up, the stickiness peels off with it. Tah dah! Your patch is now a sticker. Stick it on the cub shirt wherever it belongs, rub it in good, and pop it in the dryer for about 10 minutes. It's stuck now...and no needle and thread. Hallelujah! Even better, if you need to reuse the shirt for a different child, simply take it to the dry cleaner or use Goo Gone on it and the patches will all come off and you can start fresh for the new kid.
Isn't it magical? It saved me...that much I can tell you. My son's shirt is finally finished....ten months after he started scouts. I don't have to be a slacker mom anymore AND, even better, he gets to display his patches for everyone. Which is what the boys like to do....
Cuz scouting patches....mean you are COOL. :0)
