I haven't posted in awhile, so I thought I would post a few musings:
First of all, we had a wonderful Spring Break and I thoroughly enjoyed the time I had with all of us together. Crazy Bounce was a blast! We also went to the movies to see "Horton Hears a Who". We tried to fly kites one day, this resulted in a lot of running, and very little "flying", but good exercise for all!
Crystal is nominated for mother of the year award. She proved her devotion to her children a couple of weeks ago. The temperature finally broke above freezing and the sun peaked out. Crystal took everyone to the playground and literally broke off chunks of ice with her bare hands of the playground equipment so her kids could play safely. Obviously, this was primarily devotion, but a touch of cabin fever thrown in. I was on baby duty. Crystal and the older three stormed the playground, but Hope needed a nap, so I stayed with her in the van. I believe in leading by example, so I reclined the seat and showed her how napping is properly done.
Some things don't transcend gender lines, as we experienced today. We were in Subway having lunch when a bride-to-be came in. She was in regular clothes, but her hair and make-up were all done up and she was wearing a long white veil. This delighted our girls and they couldn't stop looking at her. As she was leaving, she walked right by our table and the girls both said, "You look beautiful!" Of course, the bride lit up and thanked them. Crystal and I affirmed them for being nice and encouraging. Well, as we were praising them, a random man entered though the door and Luke shouted, "You look handsome!" I can't quite describe the look the man, clearly coming off the worksite, gave in response to a three year old's compliment. Crystal certainly couldn't describe it either, as she melted in embarrassment, as evidenced by her face turning bright red. We are constantly telling Luke he needs to talk louder, as he often mumbles. Why did he have to heed our advise at that time?
