I know I am SO behind in posting pictures and events – even BIG events like a CA visit from Uncle David, but I’m trying to get my camera to play nicely with my new computer, and I just never seem to have the time to troubleshoot it… so, for now, I’m going to just write about tonight.

You had spent the weekend with Daddy. When you got home at 5:30pm you were FULL of hugs and kisses and playfulness. We had a fantastic time making snacks of cheese, crackers and black bean towers as well as cherry tomato chipmunk cheeks which I squished and you giggled. You played “sink or float” with many different types of toys in the sink, and then we headed up to bed earlier so we could read plenty of stories.

The new FAVORITE is a beautiful book loaned to us from “Uncle Jim,” our dear friend from church. it could NOT be more perfect for you! The writing is so fantastic for kids, and the illustrations are gorgeous. The BEST part? The stories are core Bible stories of Jesus’ amazing love, caring and power: Little Zaccheus; Bartimaeus’s sick eyes; the Boys and Girls and Jesus; Jesus shushs the winds and waves; and finally the one man who came back to say “thank you.” You asked for almost all of the stories to be read “again, Mama.”

After the last story of the one of ten who came back to said Thank You, we had the MOST PRECIOUS prayer time ever. You were sitting on your bed and I in the rocking chair. After I asked you if you wanted to thank Jesus for something, you started by looking up and saying “I love you Jesus.” I again asked you if you wanted to say thank you to Jesus for something. We took turns looking up toward heaven and thanking Jesus for something. You began “Thank you Jesus for chocolate.” I repeated it. Then you said, “Thank you Jesus for this book.” I repeated it. “Thank you Jesus for ALL my books.” I repeated it. “Thank you Jesus for my candy.” I suggest Daddy. “Thank you Jesus for Daddy.” “Thank you Jesus for Mama.” Thank you Jesus for Maya.” (all your prayers). “Thank you Jesus for purple B.” I almost cried… You words and your heart were so sincere.

Then you jumped to my lap and gave me the biggest hug and kiss.

Thank you Jesus for the love that you show both of us in the joy that is uniquely ours. We feel your love – it’s so clear. And it makes ALL the difference!

Peanut, you are exactly what Jesus was talking about when He said, “let the little children come to me… for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.” I have so much to learn from you in how you thoughtfully and sincerely receive the Kingdom of God. I will be humbly watching…

Good night Baby Girl… Thank you for a night I will treasure forever… Your Mommi