Last night at bed time Daddy was reading some books with the big boys. They read a Bible story first and discussed it a little bit (10 Commandments). We talked about the importance of listening and obeying and following rules. That many rules are made to keep us safe.
Then Shane had picked the book "Hop on Pop" and AIDEN READ IT!!! He needed help a couple times but he really read most of it. He sounded out some words that he wasn't sure of and did a great job!!! I am so proud of him!!!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Our next family trip??
So today we had to make a quick run to Rural King to buy pig feed and chicken feed! As we were checking out I asked Maverick, "Are you ready to head home?" And he replied without missing a beat, "No, I wanna go to Hawaii." Yes, that's right...Hawaii. The check out lady in the lane we chose AND the other two lanes were laughing. I replied "Don't we all want to go to Hawaii." He just looked at me.
I can only figure that he heard "Millie" (one of the skit characters at VBS) mention it. She was confused and thought she was in Hawaii on Sunday night. She probably said it 3 times in that skit. Just goes to show you how well kids really do listen...when they want to!!
I can only figure that he heard "Millie" (one of the skit characters at VBS) mention it. She was confused and thought she was in Hawaii on Sunday night. She probably said it 3 times in that skit. Just goes to show you how well kids really do listen...when they want to!!
Friday, July 25, 2008
A Successful Week of VBS!!
Well, it is Friday and Vacation Bible School is over! I have to say it is a little bitter-sweet. Although I am tired and my house is a mess and tonight's meal will be the first "real dinner" that we've been able to actually enjoy all week, I had a great time. We averaged around 65 kids each night including the infants and 2 year olds. One night there were 25 Kindergartners and 1st graders (GASP!!).
The kids really loved the songs and crafts. The Bible lessons interested child and adult volunteers both. Snacks were a huge hit thanks to "Grandma Darlene" who indulged their "I don't likes..." each night! Game time sounded fun although I admit I didn't head out there much since it was sweltering at least half of the nights. I tried to "duck in" each night in each area...but I know I didn't quite make it.
Our mission for the week was Oblong Children's Christian Home. The kids raised $755 and some odd cents. So they met the goals we set for them. At the $500 mark there was a contest...boys agains girls...boys win=a pie in the face for me OR girls win=a pie in the face for Shane. Well, the girls won but in the spirit of good sportsmanship we both got pies in the face! THEN if they raised $750 Shane and I, along with my friend Cherish (who is the ministry representative for the home) had to bob for apples in a bowl of goldfish...real ones NOT the crackers. It wasn't as gross as I thought it would be but the kids LOVED it!!!
We had great volunteers and a great time! I so enjoy everything about VBS...and although I am tired I can't wait till next year!!!
The kids really loved the songs and crafts. The Bible lessons interested child and adult volunteers both. Snacks were a huge hit thanks to "Grandma Darlene" who indulged their "I don't likes..." each night! Game time sounded fun although I admit I didn't head out there much since it was sweltering at least half of the nights. I tried to "duck in" each night in each area...but I know I didn't quite make it.
Our mission for the week was Oblong Children's Christian Home. The kids raised $755 and some odd cents. So they met the goals we set for them. At the $500 mark there was a contest...boys agains girls...boys win=a pie in the face for me OR girls win=a pie in the face for Shane. Well, the girls won but in the spirit of good sportsmanship we both got pies in the face! THEN if they raised $750 Shane and I, along with my friend Cherish (who is the ministry representative for the home) had to bob for apples in a bowl of goldfish...real ones NOT the crackers. It wasn't as gross as I thought it would be but the kids LOVED it!!!
We had great volunteers and a great time! I so enjoy everything about VBS...and although I am tired I can't wait till next year!!!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Maverick's Dinner Time Prayer!
Last night Maverick said the blessing before dinner. We had pancakes and scrambled eggs. This is what it sounded like.
Dear God,
Tika ti good (he always says this and we don't know what it means). Thank you for mommy, daddy, Aiden, and Baby Griffin too. We are gonna eat dinner. We're eating pancakes and eggs...(head jerks up and looks at his plate). Hey, wait...I don't have any eggs! I need some eggs.
Mommy interjects- I'll get you eggs...finish praying.
Maverick-
Thank you Jesus. In Jesus name. Amen.
We all collapse in still silent giggles. I scoop him some eggs which he doesn't eat anyway!
Dear God,
Tika ti good (he always says this and we don't know what it means). Thank you for mommy, daddy, Aiden, and Baby Griffin too. We are gonna eat dinner. We're eating pancakes and eggs...(head jerks up and looks at his plate). Hey, wait...I don't have any eggs! I need some eggs.
Mommy interjects- I'll get you eggs...finish praying.
Maverick-
Thank you Jesus. In Jesus name. Amen.
We all collapse in still silent giggles. I scoop him some eggs which he doesn't eat anyway!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Amazon Expedition at SACC!!
Well, 2 days down and 3 to go and I am LOVING it!! The kids are doing great and the teachers and workers are fabulous!!! I feel so lucky to be working with such a wonderful group of people!! It is so much fun!!! Tonight we had over 60 kids. WOW!! And they have raised $150 for Oblong Children's Christian Home. WOW again!!!
We are learning the TRUE, Biblical history of the world with the Seven C's...Creation (world created by God around 6000 years ago), Corruption(sin enters the world), Catastrophe (great flood) Confusion (Tower of Babel), Christ (God's only son), Cross (His death for our salvation), and Consummation (Christ's return for us someday)! It is a wonderful lesson for kids to learn with all the "scientific fact" they are learning.
If you are in the area...it isn't too late to stop in and see us. We start at 6:15 pm and are finished at 8:30. We'll be there till Thursday!!
We are learning the TRUE, Biblical history of the world with the Seven C's...Creation (world created by God around 6000 years ago), Corruption(sin enters the world), Catastrophe (great flood) Confusion (Tower of Babel), Christ (God's only son), Cross (His death for our salvation), and Consummation (Christ's return for us someday)! It is a wonderful lesson for kids to learn with all the "scientific fact" they are learning.
If you are in the area...it isn't too late to stop in and see us. We start at 6:15 pm and are finished at 8:30. We'll be there till Thursday!!
None of that Sissy Stuff!!!
Are you tired of those sissy 'friendship' poems that always sound good,
but never actually come close to reality?
Well, here is a series of promises that actually speak of true friendship.
You will see no cutesy little smiley faces on this card-
Just the stone cold truth of our great friendship.
1. When you are sad --I will jump on the person who made you sad like a spider monkey jacked up on Mountain Dew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. When you are blue -- I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.
3. When you smile -- I will know you are plotting something that I must be involved in.
4. When you're scared -- we will high tail it out of here.
5. When you are worried -- I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be until you quit whining, ya big baby!!!!
6. When you are confused -- I will use little words.
7.. When you are sick --Stay away from me until you are well again. I don't want whatever you have.
8.. When you fall -- I'll pick you up and dust you off.
9. This is my oath..I pledge it to the end. 'Why?' you may ask -- because you are my FRIEND!
Friendship is like peeing your pants,
everyone can see it,
but only you can feel the true warmth.
but never actually come close to reality?
Well, here is a series of promises that actually speak of true friendship.
You will see no cutesy little smiley faces on this card-
Just the stone cold truth of our great friendship.
1. When you are sad --I will jump on the person who made you sad like a spider monkey jacked up on Mountain Dew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. When you are blue -- I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.
3. When you smile -- I will know you are plotting something that I must be involved in.
4. When you're scared -- we will high tail it out of here.
5. When you are worried -- I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be until you quit whining, ya big baby!!!!
6. When you are confused -- I will use little words.
7.. When you are sick --Stay away from me until you are well again. I don't want whatever you have.
8.. When you fall -- I'll pick you up and dust you off.
9. This is my oath..I pledge it to the end. 'Why?' you may ask -- because you are my FRIEND!
Friendship is like peeing your pants,
everyone can see it,
but only you can feel the true warmth.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
A Better Behaved Maverick!
Mom and I noticed something interesting about Maverick the other day. Today Cherish and I went shopping in Terre Haute and I decided to test it out. So on the way we stopped at a gas station and I bought him a can of Coke. Actually, I gave him a dollar and he got to buy it all by himself. I gave it to him in his cup in small "doses" and his behavior improved SO much! Even Cherish noticed how much better he was listening and obeying. I don't really know WHY it works..but it does. He seems to be able to focus better and think about what he is doing. He listened the first time I asked him to do something. And stopped immediately when I asked him to. He didn't have any screaming melt downs and even walked in the mall and stayed right with me. It was like he was a different kid! It was a wonderful day!!
Granted, I can't and won't give him Coke every day...but for days where we have to go to the grocery store or do something like that, it seems to make a big difference.
Granted, I can't and won't give him Coke every day...but for days where we have to go to the grocery store or do something like that, it seems to make a big difference.
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