Haver yourself a merry little Christmas!

Differences...

Yes, we all know each child is so unique and precious but if this little conversation doesn't tell the tale, I'm not sure what would. Driving in the car, Jonathan (my 3 year old) asks Michael (my 5 year old), "Michael, what are you thinking about?" Michael quipped, "I'm not thinking about anything." Jonathan paused for a moment and then replied to his own question, "Well, I'm thinking about airplanes and zebras and..." the list went on! I couldn't help but laugh and be thankful for these dear boys God has placed in my family.

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Oh, how I love...

getting love notes from my five year old! My heart wells with joy upon his enthusiasm and excitement..."Mommy, I have a surprise for you! You are going to just love it, I know! I worked so hard on it." I love watching him watching me as I open it, looking for my approval. His satisfaction is met with my gushing, a look of adoration. All over a love note that read, "Frum Michael Luv Mome." Doesn't get better than that, folks! =)

Church....

through a 5 year old's eyes: (all wispered really loudly, of course)
I have to go potty really bad! I really have to go again. Mommy, did he just say stupid? I think I'd really like that juice and bread! But I really think I'd like it! Is it gonna be over after the next song? Mommy, I want to be a hero like Joshua some day. I really want to be a hero.

Wild Boy!

Grady is my dare devil! He'll try anything and everything his big brothers try. Here he is at 18 months old jumping off the couch!

Tonight at dinner:
3 1/2 yo Jonathan asks: Mommy,what happens to you when you die?
Me: You either go to heaven or hell.
Michael: Jon Jon, do you want to go to heaven or hell? (Attempting to witness to him). =)
Jonathan: I don't want to go to heaven or hell.
Me: Why not?
Jonathan: B/c I don't want to die. If you died, there would be no more Michael. But there would be a new Michael in heaven.

Love these little conversations!! Lord, mold their hearts toward YOU...to serve YOU with all of their being!