4 little monkeys sleeping in my bed

While Grant was gone, I allowed a different kid to sleep with me in his place each night. After everyone had their turn, I just let everyone pile in.

prayer changes everything

For summer fun, my kids spent some time painting wooden cars. I lined the kitchen table to prevent accidents.

As I was returning from the bathroom, I saw three kids diligently scrubbing a kitchen chair. Ethan had spilled the water cup used for cleansing the brushes onto the fabric chair.

Ethan saw my [not happy] face and froze.

"Get cleaning now!!"

Now Ethan is a very unique individual. Sometimes I feel like he is in his own world, so I wasn't too surprised when he just got on the floor and on his knees hunched over the water bottles for a couple seconds. Then he popped right up.

And then it hit me.

With tears in my eyes and now in my throat I said, "Did you just say a prayer?!?"

"yes."

I couldn't be mad anymore. I grabbed a magic eraser and started helping out. We then took the chair outside to spray it with the hose.

So... if you come to my house and literally see a rainbow on my kitchen chair, you will know that you are seeing the love of Christ.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY.

children are perceptive

Raea: Mom, can I go to a friend's?
Me: I guess.
Raea sits down next to me, hugs me, and then rubs my back.
Raea: Is everything ok?
Puzzled.
Me: I guess.
Raea: I have known you for eight years. You only say "I guess" if you are sad or tired.

I love Raea and her caring soul. I am so blessed to have her in my life.

Grant does come home tomorrow.