Questions . . .

Lately, John David seems to be asking a bunch of questions. All the time. About everything. Some are easy to answer, others - not so much. One of the most difficult lately has been, "How did Jesus die on the cross?" Not why, but how. I wish I could see the thoughts in his little mind sometimes, because I am always in awe of how it works!

Miss Heather, his babysitter, told me yesterday that she had tried for a while to explain to him that she could not blow any balloons up for him b/c she is allergic to latex. She was doing okay until she had said that it would make her break out in little red bumps all over. John David said, "What does break out mean?".

This had made me realize, however, how many things I do not question. I wonder how many times throughout the day I just take things for granted or at face-value that I should really try to delve deeper into to discover the origins or the reasons. Would I appreciate things more if I took some time to wonder? Probably. That is my goal: to take more time to be curious, to question and wonder about things. I'll try to update as I go, but I am hoping that I will discover new things and have a greater sense of appreciation for those things that I have passed by everyday without realizing it.

I am almost done with my job at the church. It has been a lot, but it has made me realize some things. One, I miss my time with John David. Two, I enjoy having something for which I am responsible. Three, I get tired fairly easily.

All of those being said, I think that I will focus my attention back to being a wife and mom. Organizing and being responsible for things like the daily schedule and menus for dinners. I think that if I am in charge of that, then I could probably work in some rest time as well! :)

Off to work again for a while today. Tomorrow is Matt and my ten year anniversary - wow!

Graduation Day

John David is a graduate. And I am the mom of a graduate. Who would have thought?

He had his end of the year program and Pre-K commencement ceremony yesterday morning.

I did pretty good - no ugly cry in public or anything. His class sang songs from High School Musical - they were so cute! Here are some videos of the performance. Enjoy!

Here are a few pictures of the graduate. The last picture is of him bowing his head to pray at the end of the service. So precious. Although I do have to admit that I got into trouble (by him) when he noticed that I was snapping this picture instead of bowing my head with him during the prayer.

Speaking of prayers - on Tuesday night, during our nighttime prayers, John David said this prayer, "Dear Lord, bless the food we ate today, and help us to make good choices, and help us to eat healthy food, thank you for my friends and family. And God, I want you to come and live in my heart. Amen."

My heart lept. Heaven rejoiced. Honestly, to date, one of the happiest moments of my life.

I have not written in a couple of months, but will write more frequently. Looking forward to sharing more wonderful moments.

Bless you all!