Children with Integrity

AWESOME kid moment today: We let our kids go to the shopette by themselves to get some goodies. They noticed when the cashier gave them their change though, that she gave them $5 too much. So they turned back around, handed her the $5 bill, and informed her of the mistake. She was very grateful and gave them a treat for being honest. Paul and I couldn't be prouder!!! It's amazing to see them making awesome choices like that, when no one would have noticed. Did I mention how proud I am? ;-)

Always a story. . .

So, the other day, I was putting Angela down for a nap.  I always sing her two songs before putting her down for bed or a nap.  As I starting singing, she started singing back to me, in the sweetest little voice "No, no, nooooo. . . "  I don't know if she was referring to my singing, or going to bed, but either way, it made me laugh (and I like to think it was just to the nap).

Today, Angela kept begging and begging me for a cookie.  "Cookie, please!  Cookie, please"  Well, I gave in, and as I pulled the bowl down so she could get one, she smiled ever so sweetly, pulled one out, and handed it straight to me while saying "Here, Mom."  Well, I say, if she thinks I need to eat more cookies, well, by golly, I should eat more cookies.

Also today, I was telling my 8 yr old to clean up her room before dinner. She gave a look of fear, and I said "Is that a problem?" To which she responded "Well, I DO get distracted very easily!" (as if that's MY fault. LOL. Oh goodness. . .)  She also thought it would help NOT distract her if I didn't let her brothers play video games (keep in mind, they are in another part of the house from her room)  ha ha.


I was reminded today as I went to pick up Timmy from school, that if I ever need to pick him out of a lineup, I just need to look for the bounciest child.  I saw his class walking by (from a distance), and sure enough, I was immediately drawn to the bounciest child, and THAT, ladies and gentlemen, was MY Timmy! ;-)


Last week, we were discussing travel plans with Grandpa Curtis, when he comes out for a visit.  I mentioned that Grandpa had never been to Europe.  Isaac acts all surprised and said "HOW is that even possible if he fought in WWII?"  I just started laughing.  And then gave a brief history lesson while mentioning Grandpa was born almost a decade AFTER the war ;-)

Have I mentioned lately how much I completely adore my children?!