When You Thought I Wasn't Looking

My dad sent this in an email to me and I thought it was a good thing to post. In my mom's group at church, some of the wise moms that come in to speak share with us the importance of modeling Christlikeness to our kids. This poem is a good way to reflect on the importance of the example we set for our children.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my
first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately
wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my
favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little
things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I heard you say a
prayer, and I knew that I could always
talk to God, and I learned to trust in Him.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a
meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I
learned that we all have to help take care of each
other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of
your time and money to help people who had nothing,
and I learned that those who have something should
give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care
of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have
to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a
stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind
to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you
handled your responsibilities, even when you didn' t
feel good, and I learned that I would have to be
responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come
from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things
hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you
cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of
life's lessons that I need to know to be a wise and
productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and
wanted to say,'Thanks for all the things I saw when
you thought I wasn't looking.'
Little eyes see a lot.

Another month flies by!

Another month of 2010 has flown by! This past month has been loaded with activities, preparations for Crossings 2010 and other fun stuff. I decided to just post a bunch of pictures with captions (as is my usual) and just let the pictures say the thousand words instead of me.

Kilee's recent "Year-End Celebration" at her Mother's Day Out program

Little Man continues to keep us super busy chasing him. There is nowhere, and I repeat NOWHERE that he cannot go now!

I mean, really. Have you ever seen such a cute little boy? Just sayin'.

Kilee and I recently attempted to fly her Ariel kite on a windy day. We had a blast even if the kite spent most of the time dragging the ground. :)

This was SO funny! Kilee decided to try out her little baby doll pack n' play herself. I can't believe she could even fit in there and her little head sticking out from under the blanket makes it even funnier!

Josiah and Daddy playing the piano

Cute pic of the kiddos together

We recently took an evening in the busyness of the spring to run out to Cedarmore and have a family night. We fished, roasted hot dogs and rode the four-wheeler. Major fun!

If he's having this much fun now, wait til' we give him a fishing pole!

Kilee talking with Scott about the bluegill she caught. She's not about to touch that thing!

New favorite afternoon activity: Painting on the patio

Planting flowers with Mommy

Springtime family picture after church