Thursday 13

Since the blogging revolution has struck, I have enjoyed reading tons of blogs. I came across a topic called Thursday 13. I like that idea. So, today I am going to try it. Anyone who wants to play along is welcome. Just choose any topic and write 13 things about it. Have fun all who are blog-minded.

13 Things I Hope My Kids Learn From Me

1. I hope they learn to laugh often. Life is too hard to be cranky.
2. I hope they see me reading my Bible and learn to trust God's word.
3. I hope they learn to love cooking.
4. I hope they have amazing friends like I do. I love you all, each in unique ways!
5. I hope they learn to never give up--not to let fear hold them back from the prize.
6. I hope they remember to care for others in need.
7. I hope they learn how to spot bargains from a mile away.
8. I hope they learn the importance of naps--the sooner the better on this one.
9. I hope they learn that their TO DO list can always wait.
10. I hope they learn that life is not all about them.
11. I hope they learn how to love their mates by watching their daddy and me.
12. I hope they learn to have joy in all circumstances--this is a work in progress.
13. I hope they learn that the most powerful sentence is "I'm sorry, please forgive me."

13 Things I Have Learned From My Kids

1. Underwear makes the best juggling toy.
2. Bedtime is the best time of day for snuggling and telling secrets.
3. Water, in any form, is pure joy and giggles.
4. They forgive and forget so easily.
5. Our days should be filled with singing and dancing.
6. Chocolate milk is the best form of calcium.
7. Eating worms won't kill you.
8. "Silly sauce" makes vegetables taste better.
9. Being flexible should be #1 on my TO DO list.
10. Playing outside is the best solution to "the grumpies".
11. Riding a scooter, full speed, down a hill is really fun!
12. God is bigger than the Boogey Man.
13. There is no black and white--everyone is a friend.