Things I've Learned

I learned today that you really can slip on a banana peel. It was amazing, I looked just like a cartoon. You can just pretend that we were doing an experiment, instead of acknowledging that my kids throw banana peels on the floor.

I've learned some other cool things since having kids. Did you know that Spider-Man throws his webs from his forearms, not from his fingers? I never noticed, but A certainly did (& he's only looked at the movie box, not the movie). And did you know that Blue (as in Blue's Clues) is a girl? Yup, she is.

Yes, having kids has taught me many things. I've learned that no matter how many times you bathe them, their ears will still be crusty the next time you check. And I've learned that milk spills are contagious. I never knew that before a few years ago.

I've also learned that toys are never as interesting as the boxes in which they came. I've learned that having a phone conversation reminds children that they absolutely cannot function without your full and total attention. I've learned that bookshelves DO NOT like to look tidy and will regurgitate their contents within 30 minutes of being organized. I've learned that beads are meant for spilling and pots and pans are really designed for banging.

I've also learned that boo-boos heal much faster with kisses and Daddy's are the best playmates. My kids have taught me the beauty of silence and the power of naps. I have learned how cool roly-polys really are. And I now know the difference between how crickets and grasshoppers chirp.

Most importantly, my kids have taught me how great our God is. I look at their grubby little faces, and I overwhelmed that He could have sent His son (not grubby, I'm sure) to die for me. I hope this Thanksgiving that you all take time to give thanks for our little bundles and all the things they've taught us.

One more thing. I've learned that a king-sized bed can fit 5 people just fine!