A Mother's Day Tea

Today at Canaan's school they were having a Tea Party in honor of Mother's Day. Canaan was so excited to be able to make and serve the food to me. He got dressed in a shirt and a tie and was a very handsome date! One of the other moms said that he had four girls following him around on the playground. That's what happens when you put a man in a tie I guess.

They had all of the moms wait out in the courtyard, to be escorted by our kids. Canaan had a huge smile and was really enjoying all of the formality of the day. He served me a plate of food and we ate together. Then the class had a few songs to sing for all of the moms. They had made us some presents, but the thing that was priceless were his answers to questions about his mom.

I thought that I would share them with you. His answers are in blue.

My Mom
by Canaan

My mom has black hair and green eyes.
My mom is 10 1/2 feet tall and weighs 110 pounds.
My mom likes to help kids and wash laundry.
My mom is happy when I do good jobs.
My mom's favorite TV show is the news.
My mom is very smart she knows all about that Jedi's aren't real, but in Heaven they'll be real.
My mom likes to eat Thai Food.
It really bugs my mom when I'm not doing good jobs.
If my mom could have one wish come true it would be a new stove or a new house.
My mom is special because she helps cook food and reads stories at night.

My heart was full today. It was great to just be with Canaan and to see his loving and serving heart. It is a day that I will keep with me forever.

My, My How The Family Has Grown!

Many years ago...before we were married and just barely dating, Eli and I were at Pepperdine for their big youth rally, Youthfest. We sat on this swing together and had our picture made. Last week we were down there for the lectureships and this swing was outside our dorm. My mom brought the kids down to meet us on the last day and before we left we took this picture. I was trying to find the "young and kidless" picture to share, but I'll have to keep looking. I was afraid if I didn't post now, while I'm thinking of it, it might never happen. As I was sitting there with my family (worrying that the swing might not hold us all) I was thinking about how God has blessed my life with a husband who loves the Lord and 4 great kids. I am so thankful for all that He has given to me. God is so good!