It's Not the End of the World!

Last week, Natalia had to go to the doctor for her 6 year old check up.  She cried the entire time while we were at the doctor's office.  She knew she was getting at least one shot.  After me being compassionate and patient and caring and all that good stuff, I said, "Alright Natalia, that's enough.  It's not the end of the world!"

She looked at me and said, "I wish it was the end of the world for ME!"

Sweet Moments

Bed time routine... studying the Word of God.  In this particular picture, Dave was teaching Natalia the Ten Commandments.  

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

Dave just finished reading this book to the kids.  What a great book!  Natalia could not stop thinking and talking about it.  Now, we are in the process of watching the movie.  A few more nights before we can finish it.

I just love seeing Dave read to the kids.  He is also so good about working with Natalia on her school work and flash cards.  Every morning, right after Natalia wakes up, she goes and cuddles with Dad.  After a few minutes, once she finally manages to wake him up, they start working on math, reading and spelling.  

Halloween 2008!

I know, it has almost been a week since Halloween and I'm just getting around to posting about it, but that's just the way it goes when you don't have internet at home - so bear with me...

It was a very enjoyable evening.  We ate an early dinner and then we were off to "trunk or treat" at the old Academy parking lot.  First Baptist Texas had activities and lots of candy for the kids. It was fun, seeing people you know and playing all the games.  

Carson's cup of tea!

I don't think Luke knew what to expect!

Natalia and her friend from school

Later, we drove by Grannie and Papaw's house to show off the costumes and to get more candy.  As expected, Luke fell asleep on the way to Grannie's house.

When we got home, we thought the kids were going to go straight to bed, but we were wrong.  There was so much going on on our street, that Carson and Natalia decided that they were not done trick-or-treating, so we walked down our street.  Natalia said, "mama, this is my favorite way to trick-or-treat because we get to talk to people we know."  Funny, she never mentioned anything about ALL the extra candy they were getting.  

After knocking on every possible door (where the porch light was on), we headed back home.  As soon as we got inside, we heard the door bell.  Didn't quite understand - our porch light was off.  Finally, to my surprise, the kids decided that it would be fun to "sell" our candy.  Anyway,  they truly enjoyed this part and I did too!

Natalia and Carson "selling" candy

Spending Time with Freund

Lately we've been spending a lot more time with Freund.  That's all good, but drinking water from his bowl is where we HAVE to draw the line.  I hate posting this because my poor Dad and Mom are probably going to get a heart attack and will let me know about it.  I'm sure Dave's Dad will also have a very hard time with this, but will probably not say much.

Yesterday, I was in the kitchen while the boys were playing in the backyard with Freund.  All of a sudden, I look out the kitchen window, and do you know what I saw?  Carson and Luke leaning over Freund's bowl.  I didn't actually see them take a drink, but I asked them if they had drank some water out of it and they say yes.  I hope they are lying to me.  Just this once, please let it be a lie!!!

Letter from Natalia

A few weeks ago, we had our first PTA meeting.  All the kids wrote a note for their parents. Here is the letter Natalia wrote to us:

For those of you who cannot understand what she wrote, or are wondering if that's really what she wrote, here is the translation:

"Mom and Dad I love you.  You are the best Mom and Dad.  

I will never run away from you.  I love you."

What?!  I just don't get it.  ~Anyway, the highlight of the night though was finding out that she got all A's for the first 6 weeks!  Way to go Natalia!  

Potty Training with Wall-E

Here are the kids talking to Wall-E after Luke successfully used the toilet!  

I wonder why Dora and Barney sound very similar to Wall-E.