Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:10:42 +0000

[...] Year Four behind, we have entered into a new stage of life: school days. It amazes me to see Kenneth draw, [...]

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:14:00 +0000

Thank you for this post! We're in the middle of year #4 with our oldest son. It is such a roller coaster! But I am constantly learning through him. God is so faithful to humble me gently by reminding me that I am not much different than a selfish child at times. I am thankful for those lessons. So thankful for my faithful, gracious and ever so patient heavenly Father.

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:55:02 +0000

"I think God is reminding me to love them for who they are, not how they are." What a great reminder!

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:53:44 +0000

What a fun idea! I could have used this. I think part of our difficulty of year four was me being pregnant, tired, and unable to do much, so poor Kenneth was stuck at home a lot. I think you are right in seeing the connection between the ability to burn energy, and the ability to obey a bit better. I think these boys just have so much energy pent up inside, that they are not sure what to do with it all!

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:50:02 +0000

You are welcome, Mindy. {Lord, give us grace so that we can pour it on our sons, whether they be 4 or 14. This is so hard. Give us patience!}

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:46:45 +0000

"I am so overwhelmed by thankfulness this morning that I am forgiven and that His mercies are new. Every morning." Love this truth!