Motherhood Bath

We went to church last Saturday night as we normally do and enjoyed some great worship and got to hear our good friend Brad Ellgen speak. After the service I went to get our kiddos then went back upstairs to see some friends we hadn't seen in quite a while and wanted to show off Tyler and Matthew. As I was standing there talking to Mark I realized with horror that Tyler was starting to throw up on me. I quickly said "Excuse me" and rushed to the bathroom. When I started to inspect how widespread the damage was I realized that he had given my new black purse/bag a bath and I didn't dare reach my hand inside. As well as getting it down my back and on my jeans. After getting both of us cleaned up and calmed down we went to find Steve and Matthew and we left - without getting to say goodbye to the friends. Oh well, I guess it goes with Motherhood! Poor Tyler, at least at this age he doesn't get embarrased.

Countdown

Remeber the 80's song "Final Countdown"? Well imagine a four year old boy running around the house singing that song. Grammie and Grandpa H are coming for a visit next week and Matthew is so excited. We made a paper chain to count the days.

Table Talk

This is where I found the boys one morning when I was trying to get ready for work. Apparently chairs were not necessary!

Matthewisms

Quotes from Matthew today:



"You're cracking my butt." I'm sure he meant to say "You're cracking me up". Apparently he doesn't realize he already has a crack.



"Does God change into Spiderman?" Then we had a "theological" discussion about who God is.

Grammie H Sends Warmth

New mitten sets and PJs are keeping these boys toasty this winter!

Fabulously Silly

Steve and Matthew love watching the Super Heros on U-Tube. Tyler decided to join in the fun and cause trouble!

Anestrophic Anticipation

My good friend Kym sent me this phrase and definition when we were discussing Into the Wild and it really got me to thinking.

Anestrophic Anticipation Definition: No sense of catastrophe. You walk through the valley of the shadow of death and you fear no evil – not because you are fearless but because you have no awareness of what may happen. Quoted from Coming Into the Country by John McPhee

That makes me go Hmmmm. I'll have to think about that for a while. The first question that comes to mind is which is better, to know the the possible threats and have to control your fear or relinquish the fear, or to be niave and remain innocent? Because the dangers may materialize and then again they may not.

How many things do I choose not to do because I do now the possible dangers? Is it better to remain safe and risk free, or should I step out more and just try to be as prepared as I can?

Then I think of my kids - they are constantly in "anestrophic anticipation" and it is my job to point out the possible dangers and protect them from the potential harm. And what about the spiritual world - what does God protect us from that we have no idea of? Wow, that word and definition really set my mind spinning.