Time for the eldest to take a turn! C is quite hard to describe in a blog. You really have to know him to get how funny he is. First of all, he's not really 7; he's 80. He's been 80 for a few years now. Also, he is insanely intelligent. This wonderful gift is still quite unwieldy in his immature character. Based on his limited experience, he knows everything and can deduce the outcome of most any situation (even if that means he has to change his answer to be correct). Believe me, we're working on it! Anyway, his pride does lead him into so very funny back-pedaling situations that would rival any spin-doctors or political pundits or completely erroneous statements said with amazing confidence!
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Me: C, it's time for bath. Head to the bathroom.
C: Moooom, I don't want to bathe.
Me: I know, buddy, most elementary school boys don't want to bathe.
C: I am NOT an elementary school boy!
Me: You're not? Why don't you go get that dictionary and look up "elementary".
C: [looking up the word, read the definition] "Pertaining to the first 6 or 8 grades of school, sometimes including kindergarten."
Me: What are the first 6 grades? And what grade are you in?
C: Well, 1st-6th and I'm in 1st, but I'm not in elementary school.
Me: Really, how's that.
C: Well, Central Christian School isn't an elementary school. It's not called that. And, I'm not there right now. So I'm not technically in elementary school.
(Can't you just see the future debate society leader? Technically? Really? We shot him down and got him in the bath.)
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Annalise is chewing on anything she can find. One day Chase was taking things out of her mouth every few seconds. He finally says, "Mom, I think Annalise needs to be called [leans back, lifts one knee, and puts up 'air quotes'] "The Chewer". He thought he was so funny, he has said it to every person he's met this week. Ahh, to be seven.
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"Mom, when I'm ten. I'll have probably had Chinese food like a thousand times."
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C was reading aloud from The Magician's Nephew. He read the description of Uncle Andrew who has "long, white fingers" and he stops.
C: Mom, it's because he has diarrhea.
Me: WHAT?!
C: Well, in our Moses story, God told Moses to but his hand into his cloak and it came out 'white as snow'. It was because he had diarrhea.
Me: Honey, it was like he had leprosy, not diarrhea. And Uncle Andrew's fingers are white because he's pale. He spent all his time in the attic without sun.
C: Well, he couldn't be so white if he lived in this house, that's for sure! We have too many windows.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Stuart's Map
I really enjoy reading the Bible. Not that I'm perfectly consistent in a daily reading plan, but I do love hearing from God's word. When the kids were infants and toddlers, I just read aloud whatever I was reading at the time.
As they got older, I wanted something we could read together. Of course I could tell them the stories and about what God told me, but I wanted them to read for themselves and learn to love reading the scriptures.
I searched for a long time for a great Children's bible. Most I read leaned toward works and legalism in very subtle ways. Most only retold the stories and put man or the child as the center. They didn't give the overall point of the bible: God. Then our boys' JK teacher at CCS used the Jesus Storybook Bible in class. We checked it out from the library. The kids loved reading it, so we bought one. And now we've bought two. The book gives the best picture of the bible; it's the story of God. He includes us in His story and the way He does that is through the rescuer, Jesus. Every story, from Joseph to Naaham, points to Jesus.
Each of the kids will pick it up to read it or look at the wonderful illustrations; however, Stuart loves it the most. He will often choose that as his story to read and one story is never enough. It's so endearing to see his love of hearing the word of God. He really wants to be baptized, but I'm not sure he's ready. I do see evidence in his life of living with Jesus, but he seems so young.
Anyway, in the car the other day, Stuart was flipping through Chase's bible that happened to be in the back.
"Mom, the bible is like a map."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, the whole bible talks about Jesus. Every story is like part of the map to Jesus."
Wow, he's really getting it!
So, if you are looking for a phenomenal children's bible, I highly recommend it!
http://www.jesusstorybookbible.com/
As they got older, I wanted something we could read together. Of course I could tell them the stories and about what God told me, but I wanted them to read for themselves and learn to love reading the scriptures.
I searched for a long time for a great Children's bible. Most I read leaned toward works and legalism in very subtle ways. Most only retold the stories and put man or the child as the center. They didn't give the overall point of the bible: God. Then our boys' JK teacher at CCS used the Jesus Storybook Bible in class. We checked it out from the library. The kids loved reading it, so we bought one. And now we've bought two. The book gives the best picture of the bible; it's the story of God. He includes us in His story and the way He does that is through the rescuer, Jesus. Every story, from Joseph to Naaham, points to Jesus.
Each of the kids will pick it up to read it or look at the wonderful illustrations; however, Stuart loves it the most. He will often choose that as his story to read and one story is never enough. It's so endearing to see his love of hearing the word of God. He really wants to be baptized, but I'm not sure he's ready. I do see evidence in his life of living with Jesus, but he seems so young.
Anyway, in the car the other day, Stuart was flipping through Chase's bible that happened to be in the back.
"Mom, the bible is like a map."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, the whole bible talks about Jesus. Every story is like part of the map to Jesus."
Wow, he's really getting it!
So, if you are looking for a phenomenal children's bible, I highly recommend it!
http://www.jesusstorybookbible.com/
Friday, May 7, 2010
Friday Funnies
This week, Sabrina wins the doozies:
Sabrina: Mom, When will I be 100 years old?
Me: Your birthday, 2106
Sabrina: I think that's too high a number.
Me: You don't want to live to be 100?
Sabrina: Well, then, I could sit in the back of the van all the time!
Driving into London's driveway, admiring the flower bushes:
Mom, those white flowers are so pretty! I think they're called "fiascoes".
In the bathroom with Sabrina:
Me: Sabrina, where are you underpants?
Sabrina: Oh, I took them off and accidentally put them in the toilet. And then I accidentally flushed them. But that's ok, I've got more in my room.
Sabrina: Mom, When will I be 100 years old?
Me: Your birthday, 2106
Sabrina: I think that's too high a number.
Me: You don't want to live to be 100?
Sabrina: Well, then, I could sit in the back of the van all the time!
Driving into London's driveway, admiring the flower bushes:
Mom, those white flowers are so pretty! I think they're called "fiascoes".
In the bathroom with Sabrina:
Me: Sabrina, where are you underpants?
Sabrina: Oh, I took them off and accidentally put them in the toilet. And then I accidentally flushed them. But that's ok, I've got more in my room.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Ten on Tuesday
1. My boys are obsessed with baseball right now. Stuart has received some great baseball paraphernalia for his birthday. My personal favorite was his KC Royals baseball & bat from my dad! After he gets home from school, he goes outside and plays baseball. When Chase gets home later in the afternoon, he's so excited to play more baseball. He is really into baseball.
2. Sabrina's obsession is Fancy Nancy. She loves to read any Fancy Nancy book that is around. She has almost all of them and has almost all of those memorized.
3. Chase is being tested in the next couple weeks for the gifted program at school. I'm excited and nervous for him. We haven't told him yet. I don't have a lot of doubts that he is gifted, but I know that the gifted road isn't necessarily easier. I loved my gifted classes as a child, but there are great pitfalls of pride and arrogance that come with giftedness. I pray always that God captures his heart and reveals the great truth of grace to him. Our ability to reason has no relation to our self-worth, value, or position before God.
4. Annalise is crawling everywhere and is also pulling up on most things. I have a feeling she's going to be an early walker! Not that I mind; I don't like crawling. Too dirty and too many opportunities to put everything in the mouth.
5. Michael has worked very hard with his Webster students these last few months. The AAF Regional Student Advertising Competition competition was last Friday, and they placed second in the region. They lost by one point. The group was disappointed, but I am so proud of them. Their work was amazing.
6. Our house is still on the market. We had one offer that was ridiculously low; like 30% off the asking price. They didn't really want to negotiate, but it was encouraging to have an offer. We have another couple coming this weekend. If you're inclined to pray for that, we'd appreciate it!
7. Annalise has started having separation anxiety. I've never had a child of mine go through this. They've always been quite happy to leave us and go play. It's an odd mix of emotions.
8. Sabrina turns 4 next week. So my kids will be 7, 6, 4 and 8 months. The days are long, but the years are short. I can't believe how big they're becoming.
9. This past weekend we traveled to Springfield, MO to be a part of the audience for Michael's cousin Jessica's senior recital. She's a musical theatre major at Missouri State. She was wonderful. She moves to New York in September. (Or if you're in Kearney, NE she'll be in Charlie Brown and Godspell this summer). She is very talented, but more importantly, she is skilled at her craft. I can't wait to see her opening on Broadway!
10. Samantha moved in with two other friends this weekend. We have definitely noticed the void in the house. We miss Aunt Samantha!
2. Sabrina's obsession is Fancy Nancy. She loves to read any Fancy Nancy book that is around. She has almost all of them and has almost all of those memorized.
3. Chase is being tested in the next couple weeks for the gifted program at school. I'm excited and nervous for him. We haven't told him yet. I don't have a lot of doubts that he is gifted, but I know that the gifted road isn't necessarily easier. I loved my gifted classes as a child, but there are great pitfalls of pride and arrogance that come with giftedness. I pray always that God captures his heart and reveals the great truth of grace to him. Our ability to reason has no relation to our self-worth, value, or position before God. 4. Annalise is crawling everywhere and is also pulling up on most things. I have a feeling she's going to be an early walker! Not that I mind; I don't like crawling. Too dirty and too many opportunities to put everything in the mouth.
5. Michael has worked very hard with his Webster students these last few months. The AAF Regional Student Advertising Competition competition was last Friday, and they placed second in the region. They lost by one point. The group was disappointed, but I am so proud of them. Their work was amazing.
6. Our house is still on the market. We had one offer that was ridiculously low; like 30% off the asking price. They didn't really want to negotiate, but it was encouraging to have an offer. We have another couple coming this weekend. If you're inclined to pray for that, we'd appreciate it!
7. Annalise has started having separation anxiety. I've never had a child of mine go through this. They've always been quite happy to leave us and go play. It's an odd mix of emotions.
8. Sabrina turns 4 next week. So my kids will be 7, 6, 4 and 8 months. The days are long, but the years are short. I can't believe how big they're becoming.9. This past weekend we traveled to Springfield, MO to be a part of the audience for Michael's cousin Jessica's senior recital. She's a musical theatre major at Missouri State. She was wonderful. She moves to New York in September. (Or if you're in Kearney, NE she'll be in Charlie Brown and Godspell this summer). She is very talented, but more importantly, she is skilled at her craft. I can't wait to see her opening on Broadway!
10. Samantha moved in with two other friends this weekend. We have definitely noticed the void in the house. We miss Aunt Samantha!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Friday Funnies
I think it's the six-year-oldness of St, but he is a riot currently. Just a few tidbits...
Sitting at dinner, we were talking about what he was doing in school. C was constantly interupting, trying to tell St's story; therefore, C lost the privelege of talking, which was killing him. St finally got to the point: in class they are working on "br" words. We were all coming up with "br" words and C was wildly gesturing and pointing at his head. C is of course thinking "brain"; Stuart shouts out "BRICK!"
Working on creating some Trilogy coursework, I was reading aloud From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya to A & St. Here's our conversation.
St: Mom, I'm tired of learning about these inventors.
M: St, they're missionaries, not inventors. Do you know what a missionary is?
St: No
M: Missionaries are people who tell people about Jesus.
St: I thought those where just Christians!?
M: Well, yes! That's true. We tell people about Jesus, and we are missionaries here in St. Louis. Some missionaries travel far away to different countries where no one has ever heard of Jesus.
St: Ok, but I'm still tired of learning about the inventors.
A is teething and had been fussing in the night; not really awake or crying just kind of sleepy whining. Then she really started to cry, so I got up. At her door I meant with Stuart coming out of her room wearing this lego head lamp on his head. It startled me, but he was totally calm. I took said head lamp, sent him back to bed, and dealt with A. The next morning, I asked S what he was doing, wondering if he'd even remember. His reply, "Mom, I was going in to calm A down. She was bothering me."
Sitting at dinner, we were talking about what he was doing in school. C was constantly interupting, trying to tell St's story; therefore, C lost the privelege of talking, which was killing him. St finally got to the point: in class they are working on "br" words. We were all coming up with "br" words and C was wildly gesturing and pointing at his head. C is of course thinking "brain"; Stuart shouts out "BRICK!"
Working on creating some Trilogy coursework, I was reading aloud From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya to A & St. Here's our conversation.
St: Mom, I'm tired of learning about these inventors.
M: St, they're missionaries, not inventors. Do you know what a missionary is?
St: No
M: Missionaries are people who tell people about Jesus.
St: I thought those where just Christians!?
M: Well, yes! That's true. We tell people about Jesus, and we are missionaries here in St. Louis. Some missionaries travel far away to different countries where no one has ever heard of Jesus.
St: Ok, but I'm still tired of learning about the inventors.
A is teething and had been fussing in the night; not really awake or crying just kind of sleepy whining. Then she really started to cry, so I got up. At her door I meant with Stuart coming out of her room wearing this lego head lamp on his head. It startled me, but he was totally calm. I took said head lamp, sent him back to bed, and dealt with A. The next morning, I asked S what he was doing, wondering if he'd even remember. His reply, "Mom, I was going in to calm A down. She was bothering me."
Friday, April 2, 2010
Friday Funnies
Wednesday around 10:30PM, C got up to go to the bathroom. When he left the bathroom, he didn't turn the corner he went into the kitchen. We called him a few times, but he kept walking...straight to the garage door. Opened the door (we're still calling him), opens the van door (again calling him), climbs under the baby seat, and gets in his seat in the back. I almost had to get into the van! He finally climbed out and shuffled back to his bed. Didn't remember a thing in the morning!
I ordered a set of Baby Legs for A off eBay. Several of them were Baby Legs and several were an off brand from China called "Animal Kids." The description underneath reads exactly:
Use Everydoy,Needs Everyday
For All Person Wear Well
Awesome.
I ordered a set of Baby Legs for A off eBay. Several of them were Baby Legs and several were an off brand from China called "Animal Kids." The description underneath reads exactly:
Use Everydoy,Needs Everyday
For All Person Wear Well
Awesome.
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