Whatever!

I made a very large batch of brownies, which I haven't done for my family because of the "milk" issue, but I wanted to allow my kids to enjoy a bite. When they finished their dinner Sean served them each a brownie. While Jeremiah was eating his, Sean asked him "Is it hard?" he replied "No, it's easy."

We were looking for "soft" but since we weren't specific.... I then asked him "Is it salty or sweet?" He replied "Sour." Baffled, I questioned "Sour?" He quickly responded "Sweet, sour, whatever!" He scarfed down the brownie like it was going to be taken away. Sean and I kept chuckling.......that's one for the blog!

Student of the week

Today, Jeremiah was announced as being the student of the week for next week. He will sit at a special table for lunch on Tuesday, and we're invited to eat with him. He's to bring in pictures of himself and will receive a special recognition award. We are VERY proud of him and his efforts at school. Way to go, JEREMIAH!

What would you do?

The kids and I were at the gas station and I started to get out to pay. Jeremiah wanted to do the honor, so I handed him a check I had already prepared. He ran up to pay the attendant when he noticed a 5 dollar bill on the ground. Without hesitation, he picked it up and gave it to the attendant and responded "It's not mine." I could see there was a problem, the attendant kept asking him, "Didn't you get that from your mommy?", "Are you sure that's not your mommy's?" He kept saying "No, it's not mine!" When I got there, the attendant asked me the same question and when I responded the same, she was shocked.

I think it stunned her to think that a child nowadays would be trusting enough to do what he did. I knew in my heart that Jeremiah did the right thing, even when I wasn't right by him. That gesture alone helped me to realize that Jeremiah is learning and that he is going to be "just fine!" God is on his side and that Sean and I are doing something right!

Friends

Isn't it funny how kids make friends? One thing I've noticed is that is says a lot about their character.

Example: I was at the school and observing Jeremiah and his playmates when I notice that he enjoys those that enjoy him. He also will "fight to the death" for any one of these friends. Whereas Thomas befriends those that are struggling or having a hard time and tries to lift their spirits.

Jeremiah is a leader not a follower. He is a warrior type. He's strong and starting to be very opinionated. He is LOYAL! I can see him sticking up for himself and others whom he trusts.

Thomas is a heart warmer. Laughing as he goes, but with a sensitivity that could crush his heart in seconds. He is LOVING, CARING and THOUGHTFUL! I can see him sticking by others and together making strong, lasting bonds.

God will take care of it!

I was taking up the trash in the kitchen the other night and Thomas said he'd be my helper. Well, I cinched up the sack and asked him if he'd take it to the garbage can in the garage. "SURE!!" He exclaimed with such exuberance. Seconds later, I hear moaning, groaning, huffing and puffing. "Mom!" I went to see what was going on. He couldn't quite pick up the bag to put it in the can because of its size and the van was parked too close. I told him not to worry about it and to put it off to the side and then he mumbled something. So, I repeated what I thought he said "daddy will do it?" He then proceeded to correct me "No, God will do it!" "Oh", I replied. He put it down and turned to me with a huge grin "Don't worry mommy, God will take care of it!" Isn't it like a child of God to express such innocense and a true belief in God's ability that makes everything better and wipes away the stress.

Twoo Wuv

Lately, the boys have been anxious to go to school. Anxious, you say? They are hard-pressed to get ready in the morning to "pick up" 2 of their friends and take them to school before their bus arrives. What's really fun is that their friends are GIRLS. What is even better is that the girls' father was one of my very first "group" of church friends. We've always stayed in touch throughout the years and now our kids are the same age and friends to each other.

Not only is this a big deal to me as a friend but also as a parent. Mind you, just a few years ago being told that Jeremiah will have a hard time making friends but a harder time keeping them. I'm proud to say, they've been friends for at least 5 years. They just can't wait to pick them up tomorrow morning and say "Happy Valentine's Day!"

I'm a big boy, now!

Yesterday Jeremiah and I went to a church we hadn't been to for 3 1/2 years to listen to my father's testimony. While we were there, many folks complimented Jeremiah. Saying, "You've gotten so tall!", "You're so handsome!", "You're a big boy, now!", and so on. Upon leaving, Jeremiah was too excited just to leave the church, he was pulling me right out the door. When we sat down in our van, he took a sigh of relief and repeated all the compliments he was given for the next 5 miles. Then he blurts out, "When I get bigger, I can do man sports!" In my ill informed mind, I was thinking perhaps baseball, golf, football (Because it was Superbowl Sunday). He then states, "I can race cars, and go REAL fast!" Well, that stopped my thoughts!