"My Private Seat"

This is a funny little story that I just couldn't pass up! So yesterday we were over visiting my parents... Grandma Joyce had gone upstairs to get something, Grandpa Fred headed up the stairs to go "potty", and Alex decided that he'd like to go upstairs too. So he asked, "Grandma, can I come up too?" With the O.K. from Grandma, Alex headed up the stairs. Once up there, he proceeded to the bathroom to find Grandpa Fred! Grandma quickly said, "No, Alex, don't go into the bathroom. Grandpa needs his privacy." Alex, the little copy-cat that he is, said, "Ya, Grandpa needs his private seat." :) That was cute in and of itself, but then a little later, Alex needed to use the bathroom himself... And when Nate took him, once he was on the potty, Alex said, "Please leave Daddy, I need my private seat." Ah! What a kick!

Alexander

I was looking through my most recent posts, (which I realize have been few and far between) and noticed that Anna has gotten much more attention than Alex lately... thus, here is a "must read" about our Alexander Tate:

Last Sunday after church got out, Alex's Sunday School teacher from first hour came running to find me! She said that Alex has grown so much and she was totally amazed by him that day! For one thing, he's talking SOOO much now:). She said that he just went on and on through the whole class:). Then, she said that right after they prayed for snack, Alex began talking about how Daddy told him he doesn't have to be afraid. He said very confidently, "I don't have to be afraid because God is with me all the time! God is with me (and he patted his chest) wherever I go."

Ah! If that doesn't make your heart sing, I don't know what will!

After that conversation was over, he began telling the story of Beauty and the Beast... so not as neat, but totally impressive! He's only seen it a few times, and he was able to tell the storyline! The teacher said that they were just cracking up.

Then he started telling them how I was sad, and so he gave me his blanket. He said that I got a scratch... that part is true, and he OFTEN will give anyone his blanket if he thinks they are sad:). He's too funny. Then he told them that he pushed me while we were gardening outside... and he kept showing them, over and over again, how I fell down and knocked my head! I have no idea where he came up with this, but they sure got a kick out of it! :)

And last but not least, she told me how he loves to help others. While sitting playing with bubbles, Alex turned to Eliana (a slightly younger little girl), got some bubbles on his wand, put it up to her face and said "now blow", and when she did, Alex exclaimed, "Oh, wow! Good job!" So he got some more bubbles on his wand and did it again... he praised her and did it again and again.

Wow, what a blessing. It sure was good to hear what a sweet boy my Alex can be, and especially that he is growing in the knowledge of God!

Curlers!

I decided to have some "girl" fun with Anna:)...

A fun little flip!