We Had A Moment

Dempsey called me in to the bathroom to help him finish up his potty business. When we were done getting his lower half re-dressed, I scooped him up. I was sitting on the edge of the bathtub and sat him facing me on my lap.

Dempsey: Don't fall off, Mom. You'll bonk you head.

Me: Where will I bonk my head?

Dempsey: pointing to the bathtub- On the baftub. You'd get owie.

Me: Are you worried about me hitting my head?

Dempsey: Yeah. And we don't know how to take you to da doctor.

That last one just killed me. Such a sweet boy. He is right, too. They don't know how to take me to the doctor. Well, Sawyer knows how to call 9-1-1 but I don't think that was what Dempsey was referring to. Sweet boy.

Eavesdropping On My Boys

As I was sitting in the living room, I could hear the boys talking in the playroom. I heard a discussion about God that went something like this:

Sawyer: Dempsey, did you know God is invisible?

Dempsey: What?

Sawyer: Yes! He's sitting right next to you.

Dempsey: Yeah.

Sawyer: isn't that awesome?

Dempsey: Yeah.

Sawyer: We can't see him.

Dempsey: He died for us. All our "sims" are gone, Soya.

Sawyer: That's right!

There was more exchange but I didn't catch all of it. I absolutely LOVE that these boys talk this way about God. So free. So real. So full of wonder. So faith-filled. It warms my heart.

Lord,

Thank you so much for reaching my children at a heart level. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for walking with my Sawyer from such a young age. I pray that Dempsey will accept Jesus in the near future as well. I am grateful for the grace you lavish upon us so lovingly and without end. I pray that my boys will grow to have a deeper understanding of WHO you are and that it carries them through joyful times and times of sorrow. I pray that my children will have an impact on this world that is Kingdom-bringing and life changing for everyone they meet. Amen

Before Bed Story

My heart be still. These boys have so many ups and downs throughout the day and just when you think all the goodness has turned to tears, wailing, self-loathing, and that "fake" cry seasoned parents know all too well... THIS!!! Pirate Vader reading There's a Wocket in my Pocket to Little Vader. When Sawyer finished reading he received a round of applause from Dempsey. It was precious. Family dynamics are a trip.

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Cute Phrase

I had been sitting near the air conditioner, so my hands were cold.

Dempsey was waiting for me to finish up his potty business.

I put my cold hands on his legs and he squealed.

He said, "Oh, thanks for colding me, Mom."

Love it.

1st Day of Preschool

PRESCHOOL

After MONTHS of asking "Am I going to skuwl?", we finally enrolled Dempsey in preschool at Hillcrest (where Sawyer did preschool).

Today is his first day. These are the photos I got. 1: at home before leaving, 2: a shot of his "jet pack", 3: in this class.

Mark 1 & 2

This morning I told the boys, "When I finish doing the dishes we're going to read Scripture."

I grabbed my Bible and we three sat on the couch to read and listen. I explained to Dempsey that what we were reading from was the very Bible his videos talk about. They have watched all of the What's in the Bible episodes and love them.

When I told him we were going to read the Bible he commented "Hey, like Grampa and Sawyer do." Melted my heart.

We commenced reading Mark 1. We were able to discuss baptism, driving out evil spirits, and healing leprosy.

I stopped here, thinking one chapter was a fair amount to start with. I was right as far as Dempsey was concerned. Sawyer wanted to keep reading.

Sawyer and I continued through Mark 2. We talked about Jesus healing a paralytic, fasting, and the righteous compared to "sinners".

Sawyer said, "I love these stories."

I love that he loves learning about Jesus!!