Praisin' the Lord!

Ainsley joined the preschool choir when she turned three. Everday since then she has been practicing her performance for us here at home. Considering how shy Ainsley is most of the time, I had no idea how she would do when placed on a stage in front of the entire church congregation. Well, you can see for yourself that she was great. In fact, they were so adorable, Pastor had them sing all three songs twice - both services! Ainsley later told me that she had a lot of fun singing up on stage. I loved watching her praise the Lord. I hope you will too!

All Wrapped Up!

Last week we went to the park to meet the Clarks. Isaac takes karate classes in the park every Tuesday and Thursday, so we went to play with the other littles while they waited for class to be over. Well, Maya always loves to hold Lillian. When I went to get my wrap, to give my arms a break, Maya asked if I would wrap Lillian on her. Maya was so proud. She had the biggest smile on her face walking around with Lillian. Soon, I look over and Maya has Lillian looking just like herself. Both in a bandana. What a great Mommy Maya is going to be. But until that day, I will happily allow her to practice with my babies. Love you Maya!

Hair Cut

Ainsley got her first haircut in two years tonight. She was so excited! She wanted to wear the cape and everything. While I was cutting her hair she told me she wanted to cut her hair like Daddy's! Here's the before and after photos.

I Survived!

Well, I did it! I survived another week of VBS. Before you think that's not much of a feat, let me explain. This year I was unable to be a crew leader with the older kids since I am still nursing Lillian. So, I was asked to work in the two and three year old room. Now, this is childcare for VBS volunteers only. I knew it would make for some really long days, but I had no idea! What could be so bad you ask? Here is my tale: Monday Ginger and I were working together in the toddler room. We had about four girls and eight boys. Have you ever been in a room with eight three year old boys for 4 hours? I came home Monday and wanted to go hide in the closet for the rest of the afternoon. But nothing could have prepared me for Tuesday! I had thought that since kids seem to do better on a schedule I would just make one up. Things seemed to be going great on our new schedule until 9:45. Bathroom breaks! First, I took Lola to the bathroom. She did great! No problems, but while I was in the bathroom with Lola, Judah was out in the classroom saying, "Teacher, I'm wet!" Ok, I can handle this. Judah's shorts and underwear were wet, so I started changing his clothes, put him in a pull-up (just in case). While I was getting Judah dressed I told Asher to go use the bathroom. Now Judah is in dry clothes, so I go check on Asher. I walk in the bathroom to find Asher with his shorts and underwear on the floor and he is picking up poop from the floor and putting it in the toilet. I should give him kudos for trying to help out. But now I am grossed out. So, I put clean up the mess, put him in a pull-up (just in case), and have him wash his hands. While he is washing his hands, I go check on everyone else. Is everyone ok? Oh, yes, Brayden has peed and wet through his pull up. He needs a change of clothes. So, here we go, Brayden gets new shorts and pull up. Great! Oh, what about Asher. He is still washing his hands, and water is EVERYWHERE. Alright Asher, they're clean! While I am drying the sink, step stool and floor. Lola says she needs to wash her hands. Well, I have learned my lesson. I stay right there with Lola while she washes her hands, until Judah starts yelling "I gotta Pee!" This from the boy who just wet his pants. But it looks dire, so I let him come in and go while I help Lola finish washing her hands. Then I turn to check Judah and he is peeing everywhere BUT in the toilet. My gosh what else could happen in the span of five minutes. Once we got that mess mopped up, things started to settle down. Now, I have gone on long enough, but let me just say that before the day was done one other boy wet his pants twice and the second time someone dropped their blanket in it and someone else slipped and fell in it. What a day!
But you know what makes it all worth it? While I was taking care of these precious little ones. 75 children accepted Jesus into their hearts! Praise God!

"And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:3