I love their little hearts and minds

We're house hunting right now, we need a home. It's been a frustrating and not so fun journey. However, we KNOW that God has the right home for us and we are excited about what He has in store for us. Through the stress, it's nice to hear things like this from my kiddos:

O (my oldest): "Mom, I'm going to make a bunch of money. I'll make tons so Dad can be home for like 50 years! Wouldn't that be nice mom? No work for Daddy for like 50 years?! .... Is that a long time mom? Or is that little like nap time?"

"Mom, can we give this house to someone who needs it?" (referring to our little rented town home). I assured him that someone else would love our place as much as we have because it's a good home and our landlord is the nicest guy ever.

When talking to out children about house hunting and while visiting homes we've had lots of great comments! Things like,

"Mom, this house smells funny. We won't buy it if it stinks, right?"

"MOM, I HAVE to go POO POO!" (from my middle son at EVERY home because he wanted to sit on every toilet.)

"If we buy this house can we have their toys?"

"Where are the people that live in this house now gonna live?? Are they going to take our old house? We can switch, mom. That'd be nice."

Odd Confessions..

The other day I noticed that I need to exfoliate my face, but didn't have any face exfoliant... so I used foot scrub.

Sometimes I hope that my kids will be too full to finish something they're eating so that I can have it.

When I was pregnant with my oldest child, we were heading to McCalister's for lunch and my water broke... I did not obey drs orders and go straight to the hospital. I sat down and ate a giant sandwich and drank a sweet tea.

There's more, but that's all I'm telling for now.

Questions...

I am not a meat eater, hate the taste! Always have! But I'm fine with my kids eating meat, I have nothing against it. However, I hated knowing that my dad was a hunter growing up. I was always sure that the deer he brought home was Bambi's mother... so here's the latest chat with our 4 year old...

O: Mom, where does steak come from? Does it grow?

(my hub and I look at each other... I really don't want to discuss where meats come from)

me: Umm. no. It's meat, it comes from cows.

O: Like milk?

hubby: Well, not really it's...

Me:(interrupting) Yes. Like milk.

O: hmm. Well, I like steak.

Me: Good honey.

While we're waiting.....

So, life got a bit crazy. We thought we'd found a super amazing deal on a house! It was going to be awesome!!.... and then it fell apart. After much work and hope and excitement... it was not going to happen. So... moving on! We know that God has something in store for us and we're trusting that He has perfect timing for the perfect place.

But while we wait, I enjoy some things that make my time go fast. Things like this conversation that make me laugh:

Me to my 3yr old: "Hey bub, come help empty the dishes from the dishwasher."

Him: "Ok mom.... but just a minute... my buns are itchy so I'm scratching them."

Me: "..... ummm. New plan, meet me in the bathroom and let's wash hands!"

I love being a mom.

Confession

I've been a bit off the wagon lately (the eating right and being healthy wagon).

I've put on about 5-7lbs and I realize that it's not the end of the world, but for someone who has struggled to conquer the weight issue, it's a big deal.

I'm a stress eater and lately I've been eating like a crazy person, no working out and it's time to get a hold of myself!

Boy quotes from the last couple of days...

"Hey mom! I pooped as big as a dinosaur poop!"

Conversation while riding in the car:

"Mom, is this song about God?"

me: Yes it is! How did you know?

"I just know things mom."

While watching a preview for The Biggest Loser:

"Those people are unhealthy, right mom?"

Me: Right, but they're trying to get healthy! You know, mommy used to be a lot bigger and unhealthier and I had to work on it just like these people."

(little giggles...)

Me: What's so funny???

"I don't know... it's just funny mom."

"How do chickens poop and lay eggs... do they poop on the eggs? I like to eat eggs." (that one is from my middle child.... I love him.)

Me: "Sir! You are supposed to be in TIME OUT! No more talking!!"

"But MOM! I'm talking to GOD and you say that we can ALWAYS talk to God!"

(he got me there.)

moments in the car

So, we're riding in the car this morning and trying out a new cd. It's kids praise songs and the song "Jesus Loves the Little Children" comes on and we all sing along. Then it goes to, "Jesus died for all the children..." We've never sang a second verse to that song and we haven't really had an in depth conversation about Jesus actually dying. My children know that Jesus saved us all, but we've not gone into the entire history. Anyway, my middle son hears the song and says laughing, "Mom, they said "Jesus diapers all the children...haha! That's silly." My hubby and I laughed and the next song came on. A bit later, the song comes on again and my oldest said, "mom, I think they said DIED! But that's not right, Jesus is alive and lives in our hearts." My heart jumped and I was quick to confirm, "you are so right! Jesus LIVES and he's in our hearts!" And then I told him that Jesus did die to save us.... as the words roll out of my mouth I feel like time slowed down a bit. It's amazing how truth rings in our ears. Jesus DID die for us, he DID rise and he is my Lord and Savior. I loved explaining to the boys that Jesus was and is the ultimate superHero!

The moment moved on as my middle son argued that the song did indeed say that Jesus diapers all the children and that is that.