Eli: Eww, what’s that smell?
Grace: It smells like gas. Not fart gas, but car gas.
Chad: Keep your boogers in your nose.
Chad and the kids were laughing and having a great time as he was teaching them the “proper way” to assemble a dog pile on our bed. Until…
Chad: There is no farting in a dog pile!
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Ada: I forgot to mention something. I am in a BAD mood!
I don’t think it needed to be mentioned.
I hugged Eli from behind so we were cheek-to-cheek.
Me: I love you so much.
Eli: Thanks.
Me: And I’m proud of you.
Eli: OK.
Me: And I’m so happy you’re my boy.
Eli: OK.
He just overflows with affection.
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As I sat at church one particular Sunday with the communion elements in my hand, I found myself unsure of what to pray. It’s not like a keep a journal of my sins so I can ask forgiveness for each one on communion day. Do I ask forgiveness for my habitual sins? Pride, selfishness, doubt, faithlessness, (and on and on and on)?
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Eli was doing his nightly duty of sweeping the dining room
Eli: Mom, I feel like I’m almost ready to have kids.
Me: What does it mean to be ready to have kids?
Eli: Well, I mean I want to be responsible and learn how to do a lot of jobs.
Me: Awesome, buddy. I’m glad you want to be responsible.
Eli: Can you teach me how to make scrambled eggs?
Me: Yes.
Eli: Tomorrow morning?
Me: Yes.
Who knew sweeping the floor and making scrambled eggs were two essential components of being prepared for parenthood.
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