What To Call The Children

Since blogging is new to me, I have been trying to figure out what to call the children in my posts. I don't want to use their real names to "protect their identity." I love to call my son "Little Boy Genius" so I told him this morning that was what I was going to call him that on the blog. Of course he wanted to know what the girls names would be. We came up with a few, and it's still up for discussion. He then proclaimed, "I want my name to be"....drum roll please..."Sexy Beast!" Of course that brought much laughter. So what do you think...Sexy Beast, or not? Do you totally understand our laughter?!

I had to laugh when I saw this cartoon. It reminded me of a story about our son. When he was 5 years old he learned to make "that" sound with his armpit. He is actually quite good at it. He can also make the disgusting sound with his knees, ears, and neck. He is really talented. Anyways, I digress. To finish the story...my father-in-law is a Southern Baptist minister (old school, hell-fire and brimstone)...he and my sweet mother-in-law had come in for the weekend. Me and Little Bit were not at home when they arrived. We walk into the house, Little Bit runs to find Papa..."Papa,Papa, do you want to hear "Jesus Loves Me?" "I sure do, hon" says Papa. He then proceeds to "play" "Jesus Loves Me" on his armpit. "Boy, who taught you that?" says Papa. "My Daddy!" Little Bit proudly proclaims. Never have I been so proud of my child's talent. He can play a song with only one lesson!

Homework

Seriously, can anyone tell me what this is? If I had to guess I would say Paul and Nancy had a shooting contest and Nancy won 64 - 48. You go girl! Actually this is the atomic structure of Cadmium. What is cadmium you might ask? I was hoping someone could tell me! How do we parents get roped into homework? While my child is at school getting her education, I am at home hopefully geting her an A. Do teachers not have a life outside of school? Do we REALLY need all of these projects?! I think not! Let's let kids be kids. Let's give them time to ride their bikes, play ball in the yard, clean the toilets, scrub the floors, lay around on the couch. Don't get me wrong, I am all for learning, but I am also for some down time. Especially when they have so much work to do that I have to help. Now this post is through because #1 I feel better since I got that off of my chest and #2...I have to finish my her project.

The Love Dare

I bought the book "The Love Dare" from the movie "Fireproof" yesterday. I had the book in the van with me when I picked up our 10 year old from school. He noticed the book and thought it was cool that I had the book from the movie. He then got serious and said, "Are you and Daddy getting a divorce?" I guess he thought that because the couple in the movie was considering a divorce that anyone reading the book must be also. It was a great opportunity to explain to him that even when a couple has a good marriage, they must always work to make it better. It's never too early to teach young men about relationships!

The first day of The Love Dare began with patience. So when I saw this I thought the dare may be over because patience is not my best virtue. In fact, my lack of patience is probably my biggest character flaw. The last paragraph of Chapter 1 states:

"This Love Dare journey is a process, and the first thing you must resolve to possess is patience. Think of it as a marathon, not a sprint. But it's a race worth running."

But as someone who does not have patience, all I am thinking is "Hurry up!

Happy 16th Birthday

Tomorrow this love of mine will turn 16. Where in the world have 16 years gone?! It seems but a blink that she was a bundle in my arms and now she is a beautiful young woman. I can honestly say that she is as pretty on the inside as she is on the outside. She has the will and determination that I envy. I am pleased that God in His infinite wisdom saw fit to bless my life with this love.

Snow Days

Snow days drive me crazy!

It is so much work to get everything ready to go outside, and then all the snow and mud they track back in.

But when I think about, it doesn't snow that much around here, so take a deep breath and let them enjoy! ( I like to call this picture..."I was going how fast, Officer?!")

And I'll get the hot chocolate ready!

See ya!