Friday, January 11, 2008


So, Joel came up to me today and told me he was exhausted. Yes, his word. I'm sure he is after waking several times through the night, but it came as a surprise that he knew the word. He makes me giggle.
Cate and Joel were creating masterpieces last night. I plan on getting huge canvases for them soon, so they can provide the artwork for our family room. They have such colorful imaginations. There is always a new catastrophe to overcome- some flood waters rushing through the walls, a dinosaur coming to eat them, a leaky ship...their answer is always to put on their rainboots, grab a flashlight and charge! There are quieter games- mostly Joel gets stuck being the dad opposite Cate's bossy mom- she always seems to display my less finer moments. I think God does that to remind us of where we are and who we should become.

7 comments:

Keren Ruth said...

I agree, rainboots will solve anything.
Your kids are so cool. I can't wait to see the canvasses.

All in a Day said...

That will be fun to see!

Abbi said...

I very much agree with you about Kid's reminding us of the areas we need to grow in. I certianly am reminded by my kids.

Minkydo said...

I love the colors in that. What wonderful imaginations :)

Martha said...

that certainly is a masterpiece!
and about finer moments, I can't believe how many spankings my girls' babies get! I also think that maybe oldest daughters are a little more pron to being bossy!

Polly Blanshan said...

I miss those two! I think that next time their here I should supply them with canvas and paint so that they can paint pictures for my room too!

Bob said...

Lookout Carrie, Cate asked Polly if she could find her a place to hide so that next time you're here you couldn't find her when it's time to go.