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Apr. 7, 2009
Those conversations
Our middle son who is 9 has a brain that thinks constantly. He is very smart and his questions sometimes are beyond me! The other morning we had a conversation that began with money and ended with why Dad can work for a living and earn SO. MUCH. MONEY. and he only gets an allowance of 5.00 per week. And of that 5.00 he has to tithe and save ONE. WHOLE. DOLLAR. Which led to the importance of saving money, then daddy's education level, which then led to the spiritual significance of money and the way God takes care of us.
The whole conversation reminded me of If You Give A Pig a Pancake.
If Caleb asks a Question.
Whew! Ok, it's only 9am.
So after this in depth conversation that left our heads spinning I went for another cup of coffee. My brain doesn't work that early in the morning.
God used that conversation (however confusing for me) and a 10.00 bill in the mail from his aunt........late Birthday money to show him how God provides for us. "It's amazing how God takes care of us isn't it son?" When we least expect it. From a source we least expect.
But before the mail arrived and after we had the conversation about not being able to give him any more allowance than we already give him I found this on the steps going up to his room. A note, taped to a box.
I guess he figures if we won't let him earn any more money he'll just beg for it.
And I thought we were trying to teach this boy how to manage money.
Parenting......the hardest job in the world. |
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Jan. 5, 2009
Fred the rather large cat
Much to everyone's dismay we started school back today. We actually had a good day. Tomorrow we have to finish up before 1pm Spanish Classes.
I get to go to the grocery store by myself!!
But before I plan to far into tomorrow I wanted you to meet Fred....Fred the fat cat. He outweighs our dog by about 6 pounds.
Fred......lying around
Fred....well, lying around some more.
And here's Fred....well, he's actually up and lurking around in this photo. Outside in the sunshine too. Funny thing about Fred. ..... As fat as he is he's a pretty quick old fellow. I mean he's only about 3 years old!
He's a beautiful cat with striking colors. And he'll hunt you down for a neck scratch!!!
Have a good day!
julie |
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Sep. 11, 2008
For all you daddys with little girls...
Jul. 31, 2008
Boys and Pools
Any of you trying, unsuccessfully, with lots of medicine, raising a bunch of hoodlums, boys know that a big hole full of water just won't do on a hot summer afternoon. Boys must come up with some type of drowning device, water slide, or sling to catapult themselves and their friends into the pool.
While visiting a friend's house a few days ago (yep, the same one with the lightening struck tree) I took these pictures of the boys.
All are mine except one.
There are times as a mom you just have to pray no one ends up in the emergency room and let go. At times like these all I can do is take pictures and hold my breath.
These nice floats are supposed to be used for relaxation, contemplating life, or napping peacefully........
Yet boys must find different purposes for such peaceful things.......
"Let's make a slip and slide and use the dog bowl to throw water on every one as they slide down the slide"......
"There's not enough water so let's get the hose out and use that to make the already slick surface a little more dangerous!"
"Now let's arrange the floats so we can launch ourselves from as far away as humanly possible."
"Yea! I think we got it right now!" |
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May. 21, 2008
Works for my neighbor Wednesday
As my three year old daughter and I were walking yesterday I noticed that my neighbor (who has 3 teenage or above children) had these in his driveway, parked in front of the house or parked beside the house. I got the biggest chuckle thinking, "You know you live in SC when your neighbor has 4 of these in his yard and no one's home."
Number one
Number Two
Number three
(this one's for pulling the camper)
Number four
(this ones for 'coon huntin')
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