The Woodpecker May Have To Go!

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Everything I need to know about life, I learned from Noah’s Ark

One : Don’t miss the boat.

Two : Remember that we are all in the same boat.

Three : Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the Ark.

Four : Stay fit When you’re 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.

Five : Don’t listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.

Six : Build your future on high ground.

Seven: For safety’s sake, travel in pairs.

Eight : Speed isn’t always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.

Nine : When you’re stressed, float a while.

Ten : Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.

Eleven : No matter the storm, when you are with God, there’s always a rainbow waiting…

Remember:  We are here today, because Noah obeyed God, even when it didn’t make sence.  

 Happy Thanks Giving!

A New Kind Of Discrimination?

Seen in a grade school parking lot:

A reserved parking place, right next to the handicap parking; but who is it for?

PJ’s

Benjamin recently informed me that his pajamas were all getting too small, and he didn’t think he could wait until Christmas for a new pair.  I disagreed with him, but searched my stash for suitable fabric anyway.  He saw this striped fabric, and thought it would be perfect. 

We took a day, made the pattern, and the pajamas.  He is one of the happiest, proudest little boys I know–with very warm pajamas.

Growing up, I loved making my own patterns, and now I get to pass this knowledge and enjoyment along to my children!

Birthdays

This last week Daniel and I both celebrated our birthdays.  He turned three, while I am only one day older than I was the day before.

For his birthday, he got to go to work with Manny for a couple of hours.  He was so proud of himself. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For my birthday, I made my favorite cheese cake. 

This weekend, Manny is taking me out for the evening.

The Many Sides Of Daniel

Daniel can be delightful, but tell him something he doesn’t want to hear, and you’ll have a bear on your hands.

 

He can be sweet and loving… ready with a hug,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

silly, sad or rude!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maybe I’ve been taking pictures too long?

An Interview with Daniel

This morning, I thought I would find out what kind of Birthday Cake Daniel would like to have, since his birthday is coming up next week.  This is how the conversation went:

Me:  Daniel, you have a birthday coming.

Daniel:  That is because I am getting bigger.  Look my hands are big.

Me:  They sure are big.

Daniel:  And I am strong too.

Me:  Yes you are.  Hey, I was wondering what kind of cake you would like to have for your birthday.

Daniel:  Yes.

Me:  What do you mean.

Daniel:  I want cake.

Me:  Okay, but what kind?

Daniel:  The kind we eat.

Me:  What flavor.

Daniel:  Like we had before.  Chocolate, Carmel, yummy.

Me:  Like Daddy’s? [Daddy had an Ice-cream Pie]

Daniel:  Yah, and the other kind!

Me:  What other kind?

Daniel:  Like you made before.  The big one.

Me:  Do you mean Banana Cake, or Chocolate Cake, in layers?

Daniel:  Yah!

Me:  Pick one.

Daniel:  One!

I guess I’ll be making the decision, and evidently, he will enjoy it. 

A Typical Evening

Before I thought Adam was old enough to do more than look at pictures, Manny began reading to him from the Bible each evening.  Now this reading time encompasses all the boys.  Over noise and playing, he reads; stopping at appropriate times, to ask questions or invite discussion.

It amazes me, that a man who always wants to ‘get to bed early’ will spend and forty-five minutes reading to his children, especially, when the text could be read in ten minutes, or less. 

This time is one of the high-lights of our days.  Everyone gathered, and no chores to be done; relaxing yet lively.