Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The Mouse Speaks . . .

Between Micah and Ethan, we've had quite a few laughs around here lately.  The boys have said some funny things quite unintentionally, and knowing myself, I need to get them written down before life moves on and I forget. Unfortunately some of these were at my expense, but they really did make me laugh.

A deacon at our church:  "Wow, Ethan!  You are getting almost as big as your mom!"

Ethan, quite earnestly:  "Which way?"

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Ethan, after hearing me sigh as I got off the scale:  "The ol' scale giving ya problems?"

Always, Ethan, always!

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As a family we occasionally enjoy watching Food Network shows like "Chef vs. City" or "Chopped."

Ethan, passing by the stove where I am cooking bacon and pointing a critical finger at an underdone piece:  "I would never serve that in my restaurant."

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Ethan, after eating pan-seared chicken Nathanael had prepared:  "Dad, you way over-seasoned the chicken.  It's just too spicy for my small palate."

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Micah, singing along with a Scripture song:  "Out of the overflow of the heart, the 'mouse' speaks."  

I wonder what the mouse was saying?

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Two weeks ago when Nathanael preached, he used power point, but kept pushing the sensitive remote button too hard and skipping ahead.  Micah must have observed that; so this week when Nathanael preached again using a power point slide, Micah piped up just as everything was dead silent.

Micah:  "Daddy!!!" (Me whipping around to quiet him quickly, face turning scarlet.)

Nathanael:  Yes, son?

Micah:  "Wemember, don't pwess the button too hawd."

And this is the son we can hardly get to say "hello" when meeting people.  He chooses the most interesting moments to decide to talk.  Micah later explained to a deacon, who thought his outburst was hilarious, that the first week everyone had laughed at his daddy and he didn't want them to laugh at him again this week.  Well, guess who they are laughing at now, Micah!?!



Sunday, April 22, 2012

Turning Ten

In celebration of your 10th birthday, Ethan, I have created a little list to celebrate the things I see in you.  


10 Things I Love About You

1.  I love your friendly nature--always ready to meet and make new friends.

2.  I love your enthusiasm for trying new foods.  You are always up for a gastronomical adventure.

3.  I love your growing appreciation and love of good literature.  I even love the fact that you, like your father, can't wait to share snippets of the book you are reading.  You often follow me around the house, book in hand, saying, "Mom, listen to this . . ."

4.  I love your messy hair and constant "bed head" look.

5.  I love the way God has given you spiritual insight and an ability to connect the dots between God's Word and daily life.

6.  I love your artistic bent and your style of drawing--so detailed and full of action.

7.  I love your inquisitive, curious mind and appreciate your grace when I don't know all the answers.

8.  I love how you care for and protect your younger brother defending him when you feel he has been treated unjustly.  In fact, you always stand up for justice and fight for the underdog.

9.  I love that you want to be right in the middle of all conversations--especially adult ones.

10.  I "literately" love the way you use words and your expanding vocabulary.  (You've been learning the difference between "literally" and "literately" through a process of trial and error.)

Happy Birthday, Ethan!  I love you.


 Lego head cake pops

 The Lego Challenge Scavenger Hunt
 The original Lego creation
 Working on the replica
 Ethan's Lego buddies