Kids Say The Cutest Things: Part 2

Today was one of those days that make a Mom realize little children are absorbing everything very quickly and yet still have so much to learn that we take for granted.  I hope you don't find it boring to hear of these little stories, but I partially want to share them just so I don't forget!
While Straight Arrow was in his Occupational Therapy Session today, I took the other children for a walk to a nearby shopping area, to buy Lil' Farmer some new shoes.  While we were at the shoe store I decided to have some fun.  Have you ever noticed women wearing these stilts, err, I mean, high heels, that are 4 inches tall with another half inch base? I have always wondered what it felt like for a woman to walk in a pair. How do they do that?!  So I tried this cute pair on - no easy feat (no pun intended.. I think), for a woman of my stature. Granted, I am noticing that I am not from the land of giants as much as I used to think in the past. Living in a high populated area gives one the chance to see a large array of people. Regardless I do have to squeeze to get into a size 10, and rarely buy shoes due to this.  And because of my height, which pales in comparison to my cousin and her daughter who stand at 5'11 and 6' respectively, I rarely wear anything with height for fear I might have to bend down to smooch my dear husband.  I digress.  So I squeeze into these cutesy pair of pink stilts, manage to stumble a few steps, and then it comes. My dear son, Kind Heart, says these words any other Mom might be mortified to hear "Mom, those are definitely too stylish for you!"  What?! Am I some frumpy dumpy Mom?  Not in the least.  My dear soon really meant to say, "Mom' those shoes are too worldly for you." What a compliment, no kidding!  He was so cute saying it to me.  He was so shocked that HIS Mom was trying on a pair of those shoes.  Bless his heart, he knows his Mom well.
The next one is not as cute, but rather sobering to me. Sweet Sis was playing with her new wooden bear toy, where she can pick a face and build an outfit. She was trying to verbalize the face she picked, to match the dress. She said, "My Bear is so happy!" I looked and noticed it was the angry faced bear and told her so. She then replied, "Like Mommy".  Wow, what a blow. She matched the dress with the face, and identified me of all people. Ouch, that hurts and makes me very sad.  I have my work cut out for me! It is so important to not only eliminate those "eyebrows furrowed" moments, but to replace them more with happy smiling moments, so in her mind she can start realizing her Mommy is a happy person.  How many days do I go about my tasks with a stem look, being so focused to get everything done, that I forget to have joy? Even in serving the Lord, by completing the tasks he had appointed for me that day, do I morn them? How much I need to grow!
The last story tonight is another cute one. As we were chatting in the van on our way to do some grocery shopping, the children noticed a funny looking person dressed up as the statue of liberty (advertising for Liberty Tax). I explained to the children he was like a mascot for this tax collecting company. I then explained how it was time to pay our yearly taxes. I then gave them the example of Mary and Joseph, travelling to Bethlehem.  Lil 'Farmer asked if I had to go anywhere! And Sweet Sis asked "Can I go with you to Bethlehem?"  Too cute!
That's all for now. One day I hope to get some sewing started again. We are needing some curtains, and I gave my word I would restart my block-a-month quilt. I am conducting, along with a group from church, a whole foods total vegetarian cooking class in less than two weeks. So I am busy busy! Aren't we all?!
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Cute Question

Our Lil' Farmer has been growing so fast and is thinking a great deal more about what we say and how he makes it all fit together in his head.  He recently started gathering coins where he could find them.  Sabbath came, and he announced to me that he would be giving his collection of coins to Jesus.  The joy he had on his face was so precious.  While we were sitting on the pew, waiting for the deacon to come with the offering plate, he whispered in my ear, How does Jesus come down to get his money?  I could have squeezed him at that moment so tight he wouldn't have been able to breath! How adorable! I then had a nice conversation all about how God appoints people to use His money. It really made me think about how God really does communicate with His servants, leading us, guiding us, to walk in the path he has set before us.  What a precious memory from a sweet innocent child.  I am glad I had that moment, and no one else.

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Haircut Night

So, what do you do on a typical week night? We are always busy, and tonight was no exception. It was past time for the kids to get a haircut. Professor gets a haircut every two to three weeks, and except for a few rare times, I have given him every haircut for the past 13+ years.  So naturally, I have given all the children haircuts with the exception of one time this past summer.  They each have personalities that differ, and hair that differs greatly. Straight Arrow has thick, straight hair. Kind Heart has soft wavy hair, and Lil' Farmer has fine curly hair that goes everywhere. Sweet Sis has very fine nearly straight hair.  Couldn't one of them be like the other? Lol! It has been said that Professor could make a rug every time he gets it cut - the thickest hair I have ever known.  I have only seen it about an inch long.  It grows out like a Chia pet!  He does have very coarse thick hair, that is curly when allowed to harvest.  If you are unsure about administering haircuts, give it a try.  Check out a library book or video on cutting hair.  It will save you a bundle. I once calculated the cost for dear husband alone, and it came to $350 per year, and with kids it comes to $620!  I think someone owes me a massage!  Ha! The only problem is, I give them haircuts because it saves me money (translation = no money for my spa day!).  Happy cutting!