Thursday, November 18, 2010

Today....

Today Im thankful for my kids. Im thankful that God ultimately chose for us to be their parents when they needed parents. Just the other day I went to an award ceremony at the middle school, where L recieved his membership into the honor roll. Not only that, but he was the ONLY kid in his grade that got a 4.0. How proud was I? Verrrrry proud. I guess there is no need to nag this particular kid about homework, I think hes got it down....unless, his grades start slipping, which I dont think they will. Seriously, Im just bursting over here.

Im thankful for the laughs that my little guy gives me. A lot of the time he is actually trying to be funny, and he's successful. Many times though, he's not trying to be funny, but he is anyway. Last night there was nothing on tv and we were all too lazy after a hectic week to do anything else, and since we love sharks, we watched  "I Shouldnt be Alive" about a shark attack in Australia. For some reason this particular shark tale creeped little boy out more than usual (He LOVES sharks, so likes to watch stuff on them, even stories about attacks normally). Knowing his uneasiness, when I said a prayer with him after tucking him in, I prayed for his feelings of safety and prayed that he would realize that God is in control, even of sharks. He promptly added:

"And zombies".

Me: "Yes, zombies too".

I am thankful for my daughter too. For really different reasons than her brothers. She is definitely a unique individual with a really caring heart. If there is anyone in any discomfort, anywhere near her, or in need of any help with anything, she is right there. All I have to say is my back hurts and she will try and rub it for me, or if I say I dont feel well, she scampers off down the hallway and comes back with a wet wash cloth to put on my head, and demands that I lay down, lol. Yesterday she was buttoning grandmas coat up for her, I guess because grandma looked like she was needing help. It would not surprise me if she grew up to be an RN or something.....if she can keep her mouth quiet in class long enough to graduate, that is:)

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wonderful post! Thank you for sharing these thoughts with us!

Steph said...

Thanks for sharing! They sound like great kids!

foxy said...

Awwwww... this was the sweetest post ever! What fantastic things to be thankful for. :)

Mama Drama Times Two said...

A perfect post. Cool kids! Thanks for reminding me of all I can be thankful for today.

The Accidental Mommy said...

Zombies.... lol! I love that your daughter rushes you a wet washcloth to lay down with, that is so sweet!

Anonymous said...

"Like the coldest winter chill
Heaven beside you... Hell within" Thanks for the AIC this morning!!!

You have some amazing kids!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Anonymous said...

Nice you have Mother Love Bone on your player...Hey we have a Layne Staley fan page on FaceBook...I was wondering if you could stop by and share that story you told me about them putting the sticker on your jacket...The people there would love to hear it...here is the link...

http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_167527716610671&ap=1

obladi oblada said...

Christie: I will do that! Probably a little later today.