A Spring of Joy

After talking with the boys about the Christmas story and how angels came and told the shepherds about Jesus, we had a short conversation about angels. Asher asked me if angels were real, and I told him they were very real and that they were, in fact, watching over us right now. Micah’s eyes got…

So, I have no idea where this came from, but here’s Asher’s most recent thinking… Ash: Mom, it’s good to be tough like me. Me: And why is that? Ash: In case there’s a war. Me: Oh, really? Ash: Yeah. Because then I can go and fight to protect my women at home.

Micah was playing w/ his little people, and he sings ALL the time. This morning I listened while he sang Come Thou Fount w/ them. Here is his version of the song: Jesus, come my every blessing, Tune my heart with strings of praise. How we all need our hearts tuned, huh?

Today the boys and I were working on crafts, and I just sat quietly, trying hard not to laugh… here’s what they were saying. Micah: Asher, look, I drew a king. I’m the king of the world. Asher: No you’re not, Micah. God is. He is the real king. Micah: God is a king? Asher:…

The other day the boys were running like crazy around the house, and after numerous attempts to stop them, Brian finally laid down the law. He told them they had to find something else to do. This was the response: Micah: Asher! Let’s pretend we’re girls! Brian: Girls? What do girls do? Micah: (pauses for…