Snippets of Our Conversations

Ben looking through a picture Bible this morning said,"Mom, I'm excited for Jesus to come back. That's when all the animals wil be nice. (Growing excitement in his voice as the volume rises) It's going to be a GREAT time to visit the zoo!! We'll be able to go in the lion cages and to pet the rattle snakes!" Driving yesterday as a family Ben told us his teeth still hurt and feel funny when he chews, so he always chews on the side opposite of where they fixed his cavities. Brian told him it was good that he told us about the problem and when we got home, he would look in his mouth to see if he could find anything. Maddie quickly (and loudly) piped in with, "I think you will find his TEETH!!!" Right-o, Miss Maddie Mae. Good call by you. Playing on the living room floor, Ben was so focused on his building he didn't noticed when he turned and hit his head really hard on the corner of the wall. He was screaming on the floor in pain. I asked if he wanted a hug or if he wanted to be alone. After a minute he responded with a sly grin through his tears. "I want you to put the wall in time out!" Then we both started laughing.