Today, I found myself repeating the same things over and over and over again. “Put your shoes in your shoe bin;” “Wash your hands after using the bathroom;” “Don’t just walk on the toys, pick them up;” “Stop arguing with your brother.” Finally, after one repetition too many, I gave in and added that age-old…
Tonight was Store Night at AWANA. This quarterly event is set up to enable the children to spend their hard earned “AWANA Shares” or “AWANA Bucks” on a variety of fun prizes, such as stuffed animals, footballs, games, and craft kits. Store Night is always a bit hectic, but the truly dedicated children still manage…
Photo by ronny827 The boys have been watching season one of the old Flipper TV show on Netflix. Both boys are enjoying the show, but our animal lover, Connor, has been transfixed. Tonight, he informed us that he can understand Flipper’s “talking.” “Oh, really,” Patrick said with a chuckle, “What’s he saying right now?” “I…
After my little exchange with Connor this morning, he fell back to sleep for two hours. When he finally awoke, we ate breakfast, and then headed downstairs to start our schoolwork. Connor whined, complained, and cried his way through math, usually a favorite subject. “Are you feeling alright?,” I asked with concern. “No,” he…
We woke this morning to a light dusting of snow on the ground and rain pattering on the roof. The radio reported a mixture of snow, ice, and rain for the remainder of the day and a host of school closings. Upon hearing this, Connor, our 7-year-old, looks at me and sleepily asks, “Are you…
Connor celebrated his seventh birthday on Friday. Friday morning Connor ran excitedly into our room, jumping on the bed with a big Good morning! Patrick responded with a Good morning, birthday boy! Do you feel different at seven? Yes, replied Connor, my FEET are FASTER and my LEGS are LONGER! They grew during the night!…
“Mommy, I love when Ryan has Kids Nation! It’s so much fun for me!” Those words, uttered by my joyous six-year-old as we walked across the street alongside our church Friday evening, took me by complete surprise. Ryan was at the first meeting of the third/fourth grade church youth group, and since Patrick was out…
Ten minutes later…
Connor, as drawn by himself at age 6 April 2010 In an odd way, it actually looks like him: maybe it’s the ears… or maybe, just maybe, it’s that grin!
Ryan is in Williamsburg with friends this week. He’s having a wonderful time and doesn’t seem to be missing his Mommy one little bit… Meanwhile, back at home, I am enjoying my one-on-one time with Connor immensely! I mean, honestly, look at that grin, how could I NOT enjoy spending time with that little character?!…