The too-cute 4-year-old mentioned in yesterday's post is quite the character: he's blonde-haired, big-eyed, and closer to the size of a 2 year old, but will open his articulate mouth and talk like he's 22. :)
Francis prompts laughter and endearment continually, but this particular exchange from last night is too good not to document. His brother three years his elder had been doing a bit of name-calling, prompting me to pull him aside for a little talk. Francis was meanwhile standing behind me on the porch steps.
Me: "Joseph, would Jesus have talked like you did?"
J: "No. But why do we have to be like Jesus?"
Me: "Because if we do not act like Jesus, that makes our enemy happy. Do you know who that is?" (Very helpful: always capitalize on spiritual warfare when catechizing little boys) ;)
J: "The devil."
Me: "And the devil hates us. He doesn't want us to be happy. He wants us to hurt God, others, and ourselves."
Francis: (with hands expressively lifted) "And why would you want to listen to someone who doesn't even love you? That doesn't make sense!"
You go, little one. If only the rest of the world would figure that out, a lot of people would be a whole lot happier!
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Simple Joys
Today I am delighting in the simple pleasures and home joys of life...
...watching four small boys play "battle" as only little boys can
...sharing music (and laughter) with my students
...sending love to my sisters via text (though 700 miles separates us)
...chatting on the phone with my great-uncle and aunt down in Louisiana and being thoroughly entertained by their endearing Southern charm and drawl!
...greetings and hugs to gals at the University choir after not seeing each other all summer
...walking amidst the late summer trees under an azure sky
...watching five beautiful children tonight: giggling over innocent amusements with Miss 9-yr-old and Miss 11-yr-old, cuddling Mr. 4-yr-old and listening to him philosophize
...playing in bread dough with Mr. 7-yr-old and Mr. 4-yr-old, who at one point were constructing a cave and tunnel in it :)
...laying in our new hammock under a round, glowing moon
...just being a child of God.
...watching four small boys play "battle" as only little boys can
...sharing music (and laughter) with my students
...sending love to my sisters via text (though 700 miles separates us)
...chatting on the phone with my great-uncle and aunt down in Louisiana and being thoroughly entertained by their endearing Southern charm and drawl!
...greetings and hugs to gals at the University choir after not seeing each other all summer
...walking amidst the late summer trees under an azure sky
...watching five beautiful children tonight: giggling over innocent amusements with Miss 9-yr-old and Miss 11-yr-old, cuddling Mr. 4-yr-old and listening to him philosophize
...playing in bread dough with Mr. 7-yr-old and Mr. 4-yr-old, who at one point were constructing a cave and tunnel in it :)
...laying in our new hammock under a round, glowing moon
...just being a child of God.
"...I came that they might have life, and have it more abundantly."
(John 10:10)
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Laughs from Children
To funny not to share...
Last night at RE classes, my mom graciously substitute-taught Grade 1 for me because the catechist couldn't be there (thank you, Mom!). The daytime school teacher had left a classroom window open and written on the board, "Please shut the windows, thank you!".
During class, Mom had the children make Easter greeting cards for their families, and so she wrote a few words for them on the board to help them with messages. Near the end of class, she started erasing the window message, when one little boy called out, "Wait, I'm not done with it yet!"
Apparently, that Easter card will have a rather unique greeting. :D
Last night at RE classes, my mom graciously substitute-taught Grade 1 for me because the catechist couldn't be there (thank you, Mom!). The daytime school teacher had left a classroom window open and written on the board, "Please shut the windows, thank you!".
During class, Mom had the children make Easter greeting cards for their families, and so she wrote a few words for them on the board to help them with messages. Near the end of class, she started erasing the window message, when one little boy called out, "Wait, I'm not done with it yet!"
Apparently, that Easter card will have a rather unique greeting. :D
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Population
The video speaks for itself. I guess we need more Duggar families if we're going to balance this out! ;)
Thursday, July 23, 2009
The King's Castle
This morning's Joliet Herald News ran a beautiful article on what has been an immense but delightful summer project for me: organizing a Catholic Kids' Day Camp through St. Joseph Parish.
If you are visiting this blog because of the link mentioned in the newspaper article, welcome! This is actually my personal blog site; but the website of the purity apostolate mentioned in the article is www.rosamysticamodesty.org. If you are not attending the Camp, but are interested in receiving the children's coloring books mentioned in the article, you can email me at stjosephcre @ sbcglobal.net . net (remove the spaces).
If you're looking for information on the Camp, here is a summary...
If you are visiting this blog because of the link mentioned in the newspaper article, welcome! This is actually my personal blog site; but the website of the purity apostolate mentioned in the article is www.rosamysticamodesty.org. If you are not attending the Camp, but are interested in receiving the children's coloring books mentioned in the article, you can email me at stjosephcre @ sbcglobal.net . net (remove the spaces).
If you're looking for information on the Camp, here is a summary...
THE KING'S CASTLE:
Knights and Princesses in the Family of God
~ ~ ~
Not just your typical Vacation Bible School...4 days of Catholic immersion!
When: July 28-31 (Tue-Fri) • 9am to 12noon
For: Kindergarten-6th Grade
Cost: $35/child • Second child in family $15 • Third child free
Limited openings available until July 25 by contacting Claire:
(815) 325-7361 or stjosephCRE @ sbcglobal . net (remove the spaces)
I will try to post some photos after the event!
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