Because you cannot get enough...

RIGHT???

Monkey: Mom, did you see those pictures of those girls wearing zuchinnis????

Uh, I think he meant bikinis! Will it ever stop? I hope not! That is LOL funny!

Father Knows Best

These are mostly for my own amusement. But you may enjoy some of them.

During scripture study:

Dad: "So, what does humility mean?"

Monkey: "It's like...awwww I am sooooo hungry."

Us: LOL!

Speaking about school:

Monkey: "Dad? What was your favorite subject in Kindergarten?"

Dad; LOL!

Monkey: "Daddy did you go to science class when you were little?"

Dad: "Yes."

Monkey: "Cool! What was your favorite subject? Did you digest a pig?"

The Fruits of Our Labors - So Sweet

Over the course of being parents, my husband and I have worked to teach our children how and what to pray for. Also, teaching them the proper reverence that should be assumed when speaking with our Heavenly Father. We all take turns saying the prayer in our nightly family prayer. Even Puppy gets a turn.

Praying with your children each day is a wonderful opportunity to see inside their hearts and their minds. I did not know how much they struggle with some things, as when I hear them pray for comfort over something. Or to hear them be thankful for something you had forgotten. We have seen our kids improve greatly in the depth and meaning of their prayers. It is a truly special blessing to have that in our lives.

Today was a really precious moment for my son and I as we began our first morning of school this year. After talking about all the things we were going to do this year, and how we were going to focus on certain areas of study, we prayed before starting our scripture study. My son said the most beautiful heartfelt prayer I have ever heard him utter. It was so full of earnest concern for me as his teacher. That I would have strength to teach them, and enjoy teaching them. I have been pretty sick the last 2 weeks, so I am sure he has become aware of the sacrifice it will be for me to consistently teach him each day. It was a prayer of sincere desire for the Lord to bless him in his studies this year. It truly touched my heart.

It was like Heavenly Father was giving me a witness that I have taught my children something good. And that it is making a difference in their lives. I am so thankful for prayer and for the opportunity to share it with my children. I am glad that they have a strong faith in prayer and turn to the Father with all things. Who could ask for more?

Monkey's Love Language

Today my son walks into my bedroom. He starts to tell me about some choice bananas that are all speckly. We also had the perfect amount to make some Banana Bread! He was giving me those sweet big eyes, and begging so nicely...How could I say no?

He runs out, and begins to announce loudly, "Mama love me! Mama loves me! MAMA LOVES ME!!!!!"

I guess I am baking some banana bread today. ::Big Grin:: Because I do totally love him!

What's that you say? What recipe will I be using? Well, I will tell you.

This is a great recipe from my friend Liz. Liz and I used to live in the same apartment complex when we were first married. Her husband was a med student. They were only going to be in our area a few years, then it was off to the wild blue yonder. I am so glad that she was brought in my life. We had so many days of hanging out as newlyweds, and as first time parents. She made fabulous dessert. She introduced me to the wonderful world of the KitchenAid mixer. In our group of friends, she was famous for her cookies, and banana bread. I think it is a basic recipe, but coming from Liz, it was just fantastic. She had a special touch. So, without further ado, here is the famous Liz Banana Bread.

1/2 cup Butter
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1 cup sugar
3 bananas mashed
1 teaspoon soda
1/8 teaspoon salt

Combine all. Beat until smooth. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Makes 1 loaf

I usually make muffins, because some of my family is weird and they don't like nuts. So we do half with and half without. Also, they are done faster. Yummy!

Another one from Monkey

As he walks in the living room from cleaning his room he hears Barney on the tv from Puppy's tv viewing. Barney starts singing the I love you song...

"Yeah, Barney sings it by himself now...Poor Barney!"

I just laugh...that is so hilarious! He didn't stick around for the second verse where the kids sing with him. You think I should tell him?

The Most Hideous Day!

This morning is the Monday after a non-stop weekend! We are all a bit tired and the house is more than a little worse for wear. So, I call to the Monkey to wake up this morning. He wakes up whining...
"MOM, I declare every Monday as break day from school!"
Why Monkey boy?
"Because they are our most hideous days!!! We have to clean all day, and then do school, and then we are late for Family Home Evening! Please, mom! School break?"

No dice baby!

Musings of a Monkey

Said to me as I prepared dinner tonight. Where does he get these things???

Mom, sometimes I act like a spider.
Sometimes I act like a rabbit.
And sometimes, I act like a monkey.

Also, as we came home from a date and picking the kids up from the sitter:

Monkey - Did you have fun at the dance mom?
Me - Well, yeah, Daddy danced one dance with me.
Monkey - Which dance? Was it the chicken dance?
Me and Daddy - Laughing uncontrollably while searching for paper and pen to right that one down!