End of the quarter

Well.......I just got back from parent-teacher conferences at the Christian school. Both Haley and RJ are doing really well. RJ has an A average now, which tells me that we made the right choice in switching schools. Really believe that we'll make the switch with Hope next year when she's starting junior high. She is having a hard time at school being teased about her weight. It's amazing to me that children of 10 years old can be so malicious. Unfortunately, these kids seem to be mimicking the action of their parents. I guess that bullies beget bullies. I pray for the state of mankind.

How Cute!!

Timmy has been sick for a couple of days now and hadn't really been eating like I wanted him to. So this morning when he asked me for a "dippy egg" I was happy to comply with his wish. We went into the kitchen and I started his egg while he watched. Once the egg hardened up a bit I used the spatula to move the egg into the middle of the pan, which set off some sputtering and hissing from the pan. Timmy looked up at me and said, "Boy, you move it around a little bit and it gets all grouchy". I laughed and laughed. But later I thought about the significance of his innocent statement in regards to the way we, as parents, sometimes react to our children's requests which take us away from a book, TV, bible time or any other leisurely activity we choose to pursue. I know that many times when my kids ask me to do something with them or for them while I'm reading I react with a grouchy attitude because it's taking me away from something that seems important to me at the time. I'm gonna try not to be so much like that egg. I should react happily that my children need and want my time and attention. A half hour spent in leisurely activity with my children will mean much more to me later in life than a silly book that I won't even remember reading. Give your children your time, it means more to them than things. God Bless.

My Little Tim

Yesterday we received some pictures in the mail of Grandpa Bob's new grandbaby. (They were supposed to go to my mom but somehow got directed here instead, we'll send them on to you Mom & Bob) My little Tim and I were looking at them together when I pointed out Grandma Helen and said, "Look Tim, who's that?". "Is that Grandma Helen?" "Yes, it sure it." This was followed by him looking at the picture and then looking at the picture we have on the bookcase several times before he turned to me and said "that doesn't look like my Grandma". I had to remind him that it's been 3 1/2 years since he saw her and time changes the way we look. Then he wanted to know if Grandma would recognize him when she saw him. I told him she would but she would be so surprised by how much he's grown. He said it was okay if she didn't look the same because Grandma Helen is the best grandma ever. And then he added, "and she's still pretty". I had to agree with him since I've always been told that I look like her. I believe I have some kids who can't wait to see their Grandma Helen this summer. What a blessing that she is still able to travel!!