Dishes

Dempsey: I actually put the dishes in the sink. That's not right. *giggles*

In the photo he's picking out his dessert, a bit of Valentine's Day plunder.

Joke a la Dempsey

Q: what did the door knob say to the fireplace?
A: because you're 'fired'!

Yes, that was the WHOLE joke.
Sawyer said, "Hey, that actually kinda makes sense."
I asked Dempsey, "Did you hear that somewhere or did you make it up in your brain?" He answered, "I made it in my brain."

Clearly he is learning from Sawyer. Such fun!

Birds and Bees

Jake and I ordered these books (pictured) to give them a look-see. Other family members recommended this series, so on their referral we decided to start the process of researching resources.

We want to discuss the birds and the bees with at least Sawyer, and maybe Dempsey. There is a lot of information that "could" be shared so we want to make sure we have our tool box full of appropriate and thorough information.

Jake and I will look through these books and see if they will work for our family. Jake and I will also discuss how we want to go about discussing this sensitive and beautiful topic with our boy(s).

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.