D was thrilled to meet MPC afterward but decided to stick out his tongue during the photo op. When I called him out on it, Miss PAtty Cake joined in the spirit and followed David's lead.
Monday, January 28, 2013
learning to praise through music
One of the priveleges of attending a large church is the opportunity to hear some incredible speakers. We had Miss Patty Cake come to our MOMS meeting this morning. AFterward, I got the kids and we dined on ChickFilA while praising the Lord along with Miss PAtty Cake in music. D and E loved to dance around. E even tried to lead music herself as she dashed on stage quicker than I could catch her. Oops...
D was thrilled to meet MPC afterward but decided to stick out his tongue during the photo op. When I called him out on it, Miss PAtty Cake joined in the spirit and followed David's lead.
D was thrilled to meet MPC afterward but decided to stick out his tongue during the photo op. When I called him out on it, Miss PAtty Cake joined in the spirit and followed David's lead.
Monday, January 21, 2013
first theologies
We have had some deep conversations with David recently.
A couple of days ago, I spent a while talking about how we can please God..."make Him happy."
Michael, meanwhile, took on the task of explaining omnipresence to David.
Yesterday, David's mouth was hurting quite a bit. We had prayed for it to stop hurting the day before. At dinner he asked, "Mommy, why does God not make it stop hurting even when I pray?" Oh, the ever-present question of "evil" in the world! I tried to explain it with "God's plans are not always our plans." But even at my age, this is still a tough question to answer. Perhaps, especially at my age.
A couple of days ago, I spent a while talking about how we can please God..."make Him happy."
Michael, meanwhile, took on the task of explaining omnipresence to David.
Yesterday, David's mouth was hurting quite a bit. We had prayed for it to stop hurting the day before. At dinner he asked, "Mommy, why does God not make it stop hurting even when I pray?" Oh, the ever-present question of "evil" in the world! I tried to explain it with "God's plans are not always our plans." But even at my age, this is still a tough question to answer. Perhaps, especially at my age.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
two shy of two
My little baby is so grown up and yet not even two years old! I fear I expect too much from her at times, but she almost always comes through. What a mature, independent little girl!
Biz learned how to give real kisses this month and now delights to give all of us kisses (especially when we applaud her and encourage it!) She also says "wuv you" as she blows kisses goodnight. These both mean so much from this fiercely independent little girl because she has refused for months to show these affections. Love them!!!
As mentioned, she seems to thrive on verbal praise. Wonder if "words of affirmation" will be one of her love languages?
She has picked up a funny phrase from her brother that she now uses all the time~ "I won!" (said with hands thrown into the air in victory when she is done lunch almost every time.)
She also throws her hands into the air and sings "Glory Hallelujah" (a song she is taught at BSF). This is the current favorite song (sung as the second verse to God is so Good).
What a great investment the doll stroller is! It is still one of her favorite toys. She even delighted to push Abigail in it one day.
Out of desperation, I finally let go and am letting Biz feed herself most of the time now, even knowing how dirty she will get. She does pretty well.
What a complicated, brilliant girl I have as my oldest daughter! And what a beauty!
Biz learned how to give real kisses this month and now delights to give all of us kisses (especially when we applaud her and encourage it!) She also says "wuv you" as she blows kisses goodnight. These both mean so much from this fiercely independent little girl because she has refused for months to show these affections. Love them!!!
As mentioned, she seems to thrive on verbal praise. Wonder if "words of affirmation" will be one of her love languages?
She has picked up a funny phrase from her brother that she now uses all the time~ "I won!" (said with hands thrown into the air in victory when she is done lunch almost every time.)
She also throws her hands into the air and sings "Glory Hallelujah" (a song she is taught at BSF). This is the current favorite song (sung as the second verse to God is so Good).
What a great investment the doll stroller is! It is still one of her favorite toys. She even delighted to push Abigail in it one day.
Out of desperation, I finally let go and am letting Biz feed herself most of the time now, even knowing how dirty she will get. She does pretty well.
What a complicated, brilliant girl I have as my oldest daughter! And what a beauty!
Sunday, January 13, 2013
...and that's why...
One of David's favorite phrases. (perhaps because he still asks "why?" a million times a day!
He is full of phrases: "Ready, Steady, Go!"
And the fear of the fan falling down has now become an opportunity for much prayer together. It would be comical-if-not-so-serious watching him talk to the ceiling fan as if it were a human being.
Everyone loves David --who can help it?!?! His sisters especially adore him! And he takes care of them! This is what I heard yesterday, "You're not going to be scared, sister. I'm going to watch out for you."
One of David's gifts is generosity and sharing. (perhaps a bit less so with "sister") What a sweet, cheerful son we have!
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