Kids can sure make you laugh at times and we've had some sweet and funny moments over the past couple days. Today as I was going through our sight words flashcards with our 4 yr old boy he was sounding out the word 'w-e-ll' and after he said the complete word he gave a big sneeze and without missing a beat said "my nose is NOT well...it's sick!" ......I had a good chuckle over that one!! And a sweet moment yesterday was after he had his haircut. He doesn't enjoy getting his haircut and complained quite a bit through the process, then was not happy with taking a shower to get all the hair off him, and was quite grumpy and said "this is not a good day!" After about half an hour he came out from playing and gave me a hug and said "thank you mommy for my haircut" and I just about melted!!!! He has such a tender and loving heart....such a sweet boy.
We have really been trying to work on 'attitudes' with the kids lately. It seems they are all at some stage where there are attitude issues whether it be a 23 month old who isn't getting his own way, or a 4 yr old who doesn't want to take a nap, or a 6 yr old who would rather complain than try and figure out a math problem. Attitude is a reflection of the heart, and when our attitude is not pleasing to God, our heart is not right. We are trying to teach them that they are not complaining just against mommy and daddy, but they are bucking God's authority as well. It's an ongoing process but something every child needs to grasp a hold of and understand. Obedience and attitude go hand in hand. Obedience with the wrong attitude is still not pleasing to God. Something I think we as adults still struggle with at times!!
And one more side note....please keep hubby's dad in prayer. His issues are not just gallbladder anymore and I know there is a lot of anxiety within the family. I know they would appreciate others thinking of them!
Our boy IS so sweet.Nathan too has said "this is not a good day"because he had lego on the floor instead of on the mat.They are funny.The things that come out of their mouths.We are praying for our dear friends, and the things going on there.
ReplyDeleteKyle sounds a lot like Andrew with saying different things. Right now he has a way of saying, "I like this day," if things are going well. I love having a sweet boy too.
ReplyDeleteWent through the baby clothes. If there is anything too "boyish", feel free to give them to some one else in need. Didn't realize how hard it would be to say goodbye to some of the clothes, although I did keep the specially knitted things and their first outfits.