Beds Made

I would have never imagined that my three year old son would be able to make his bed unassisted at such a young age. But, when you are showing your house almost every day, it is amazing the cleaning skills that you can learn.

This is a completely made bed...without any adult supervision or help. Way to go Evan. It really is such a huge help to have Haley and Evan make their beds in the morning. I remember it being the first chore of the day at our house growing up and I am so excited to see the tradition is alive and well:)

These two kids have been amazing this summer learning to pick up after themselves. I am really kind of thankful we had these showings (I can't believe I am saying this) because it really did teach the kids great clean-up after yourself skills. There are certainly blessings in every hardship!

What I want to be

Evan and Haley were in the back seat of the car discussing important matters about life. Haley wanted to encourage Evan and said, "you know Evan you can be anything you want to be."

She then began to rattle off her list of what she is going to do when she is an adult:

Haley wants to be:

A nurse

A mom

A singer at church

And a veterinarian

So Evan's list:

A firefighter (of course)

A paramedic

A police man

A dad

A preacher

A guitar player in the worship band

Then, Haley started to retract her statement that you can be anything you want to be. She asked Evan how in the world would he preach and play in the worship band at the same time. Sometimes the guitar is playing while dad finishes preaching. Oh, the details. Haley said that she didn't want to do too much at once so that she would still have time for her family. But, being a nurse and a veterinarian at the same time might certainly cut into her day.

And to think they have a stay at home mom. You would think I was a career women with all this ambition at my house. I certainly encourage them to dream big!

I can't wait to see how God molds them and how their gifts and talents unfold over the years. They already shape, challenge me and bring me so much joy I look forward to seeing them spread that passion with others.