Tons of new pictures and some video on the Web Albums. Some have stories to go with them that I'll try to post later, but here are the links for now:
May Pictures
May Videos
May pictures and video
Tantrum x3
Sometimes the best thing to do is just grab the video camera so later I can show them how ridiculous they all were. Then sing sweetly at the top of my lungs until they give up.
Lucia means Light
This little girl lives up to her name. She lights up the room and my heart every day. How can so much cuteness and joy be held in such a tiny package?
Lucia Snorting
Apparently, if you're 7 months old and have the first head cold in your little life, it's very entertaining to snort repeatedly. I suppose the feeling of a snotty nose is interesting when you've never had one before :)
One tangible result of praying together
Just a few minutes after Abigail sat down to do some activities on pbskids.org, my timer went off to remind us to pray. Abigail prayed first and said “God, please help me to not love the computer more than I’m loving my family, and help me to love you best of all.” {melt my heart}
Later, when it was time to turn off the computer, Abigail was slow to respond to my instruction. Her delayed obedience was not in-your-face rebellion, but despite her subtlety she was clearly wanting her own way.
I asked her, “Abigail, what are you loving most right now? Playing on the computer, or honoring God by obeying Mommy?”
Her countenance changed and she said “Oh. I just prayed that God would help me.” She then turned off the computer and went on her way.
Preschool Project: Goop
Homemade goop:
1 part water
2 parts cornstarch
few drops food coloring (if desired)
This stuff is crazy! It looks wet in the bowl, but actually is practically solid. When you put your fingers into it, it feels hard. Then when you dig your hands into it to pick it up, it turns to liquid and drips all over. My explanation doesn't do it justice, so just mix up a batch and try it yourself.
