This one is for the lot of you who so patiently keep returning here to our poor, neglected blog. Yes, you, who regularly request by email, by phone, or in passing conversation for more, more, more. It’s you who have brought me back from the literal and figurative mess of life to write again. So, here’s to you faithful reader for sticking with us through the thin.
while memorizing our history timeline cards
LIAM: Mom, what are philosophers?
ME: (trying desperately to simplify a rather abstract profession) Well, they’re people who study books and ask questions about various ideas and laws.
LIAM: Ohhh. (as if he’s had an epiphany, ) So, they’re nerds.
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in the stall of a public bathroom, while Burke’s pooping
BURKE: I love you mom. Even when you’re giving me spankings or when I’m angry at you, I still love you.
ME: You know what?
BURKE: Yeah. You love me EVERY day. Can you wipe me?
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trying to have a teachable moment on loving your enemy
ME: Burke, what did Jesus say to do when your enemy asks for a drink?
BURKE: Tell him to say “please” — “please can I have a drink?”
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trying to have a teachable moment on saying sorry
ME: Blythe, you said hurtful words, so now you need to say, ‘I’m sorry mommy.”
BLYTHE: I forgive you. (and so obviously assuming we were done, she turns to leave the room.)
Comments
oh how i love your family :)
I do miss the posts. I do understand the lack. Jesus, I think, would appreciate nice manners.
Thanks for the update…you have such amazing children. Their “take” on life is so refreshing. You and Mark are doing a great job. Keep it up. Hope to see you all soon.