• Jul. 24, 2008
Adrenaline Rush

Last night, the coolest thing I have ever seen happened.  My two boys were sitting on the floor playing in the office, while I was figuring some math.  Noah said, "uh, Mama?"  I said, "just a second, Noah"  The next thing I knew, he was up screaming, crying, and running out the door of the office and into the living room.  Before I could do anything else, he was back in the office still screaming like before and headed straight for his little brother, grabbed his overall straps, and was pulling him across the floor.  As soon as he moved the baby, there it was.........................A scorpion!  Tail curled up, ready to attack! 

I grab Malachi, who Noah left setting in the door, and head for the living room.  Remember this is all happening within seconds.  Noah runs around the living room, still yelling, jumps up on the couch, past his little sister and behind his daddy, looking for protection.  I tell Will that there is a scorpion and he is so caught up with the little ball of 4 year old behind him and trying to figure out what is wrong with his son that never acts this way, that he didn't hear me.  I tell him again and he goes to make his execution (Maybe it's just a guy thing, but he likes to cut their tails off with scissors.) as I try to calm down a green faced, wide eyed little hero. 

I told Noah how proud I was of him and that his actions proved that he is becoming a young man because men do things to protect others even when things are scary and dangerous. 

Will took the kill to its final resting place (the toilet) and we all gathered round.  Noah hovered over the toilet and little Anna stuck her chubby hand up and said, "get back, Noah!  He sting You!"  Will leaned over to make the flush as our children watched that scorpion get the biggest swirly he'd ever had!  I start explaining to Will exactly what had happened and how proud I was of our son.

I'm not sure if it was an adrenaline rush, God given first born instinct, or that our son has an amazing capability to think straight that Noah came back to get his brother in situations where most people couldn't think at all.  It's not that scorpions are so bad......I hate them, and they have a nasty sting! ( I've been stung on the forearm.)....but knowing that Noah is able and capable of protecting his siblings even when things are chaotic, dangerous, and scary.  To a 4 year old, this situation was a big deal.  If he hadn't come back for Malachi, he would have gotten stung, and probably me too.  What a brave little hero!

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• Jul. 24, 2008
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Posted by OldSchoolMarm

Yay Noah! What a brave guy! I positively hate scorpions! We had an invasion of them in the house last summer and remarkably only my son got stung. I have alreay found one in his room this summer and I'm on the look out for them! ugh!
Regarding the book, I'll pass, but regarding getting together, I would love to get together with you guys sometime this fall maybe at the zoo, a museum, or your choice :-). It's just so hot right now. I'll e-mail you more later on getting together.
So when do you guys head to AZ. Speaking of heat, can't even imagine it there right now...yes I'm a weanie...I need some bavery lessons from Noah, LoL!
Thanks for the birthday wishes! Julie

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• Jul. 24, 2008
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Posted by blessinghill

What a brave little boy you have! I hate scorpions too! I'm sorry you're having trouble getting on my blog, nobody else has mentioned having trouble - I'm at a loss at what it could be. Thanks for keep trying!

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• Jul. 24, 2008
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Posted by Leigharev2

Wow, what a story! I think I'd need therapy after that! Good job to your young son. I am impressed :)

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• Jul. 25, 2008
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Posted by sixfolks

Good thinking Noah! What an awesome job!
Corey

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• Jul. 28, 2008
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Posted by doehillhomeschool

That is a brave little hero you have there--and Mom and Dad must be doing something right to instill such a caring attitude in him for his siblings.

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• Jul. 28, 2008
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Posted by Anonymous

what an amazing instinct God has given your Noah. and to come back for his little brother is an awesome gift of selflessness, especially in a 4 yr. old. We have a pretty wise Father to choose you and your husband to be his parents!
I've been inspired catching up on your blog.
Heather
www.momblejomble.blogspot.com

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• Aug. 8, 2008
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Posted by MountainMommy

What a great big brother!

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