Band-aids

Sam has recently become obsessed with band-aids. Even the smallest cut requires one! So when he had a cut on his lip, only a band-aid would make it feel better. When he had a cut on his forehead, only a band-aid would do. Not even a kiss from mommy makes it better any more :-(


I did explain that he would not be able to talk if we put a band-aid over his mouth, but he was totally fine with it. It was kind-of nice having a few minutes of silence!! Actually, it was more than a few minutes- try 40!! I finally talked him into taking it off.



He wore this band-aid on his head for 3 days. He even went to school like this and had to explain to everyone that he had a cut on his forhead- (NO he didn't).

Tag...you're it!!

Who is that crazy lady playing tag...by herself....in the rain??




Yea- that's my mother. She is so funny- gotta love her!!

You can see John behind her but he must have been too cool to join in.
The other kids did end up joining in on the fun later:



poor Carson- it was so cold outside and he was not a happy camper.


She has so much fun with the kids and they all just love her. She never cares how silly she looks- she loves to play and have fun. She is the best Mema ever!!!

Basketball

Little John is loving basketball. We have him enrolled in a winter league through our school district right now. He is really using his height to his advantage and is much more aggressive than I have ever seen him (this is a good thing- he is super passive and we have nicked named him our "gentle giant") Here are the boys playing in our front yard with some friends:


Sam was right in the mix with the big boys


John on defense!! Block it buddy!!!!

Awww..so sweet

Sam wrestling to get the ball back

Max just watching...keeping score

Interesting Thought:

"It is not my husband's job to make me a happy wife- it is his job to make me a more Godly wife."

I heard that on a christian talk radio station and it was like God was speaking directly to me. I have placed such emphasis on what John needs to do to make me happy and not on what his job really is. I think the point that the radio hosts were trying to get across is that my spouse will let me down at times, just as I will let him down. Instead of letting my happiness be dependent on what my spouse is doing for me, I need to be focusing on what God can do for me and through me. I am feeling changes as God works in me. I am surrendering control Him and I feel Him softening my heart (which can be very hard at times)!!It is also really cool to see the changes in John as well. He is really stepping up as the spirtual leader of our family. I have been putting so much pressure on John, and he could never quiet measure up to what I have wanted him to be. That's because I was the one who needed the change. I am so glad that I see that!! What a gift God has given to me.