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March 08, 2006
bug jar
Monday, the boys spent a large part of the afternoon digging through the dirt and overturning rocks in an unkept planter in our front yard. It is evident that they are truly boys as they pry slugs from the rocks, inspect each one, and carefully place them into a jar. While relaying the days events to a friend and showing off his fine collection, Abel proudly said that he and Aidan are "bug hunters."
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I have tried to make a habit of reviewing the first few questions of the children's catechism and some of the commandments with Aidan and Abel during dinner each night. Eager to share all that he has learned, Aidan first said, "Mom, I know all of the commercials...oh yeah, I mean commandments" (surely this is a bad sign). Then he began, "Obey your mom and dad...Do not (stutter, stutter) want somebody else's toys...Do not call the Lord names." Abel then chimes in, "Yeah, don't call the 'Wlord' bad names." Then we were on to, "Do not steal...Don't smush a toy that someone else has." At that point things really started getting silly. I asked if Aidan could remember any more, and he quickly responded, "Yeah, DO NOT talk with your mouth full!" Wit at 5 years old...I was impressed. I guess that is what I get for asking for any sort of review during dinner.
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...and on to the new bath-time past-time...bubble beards!
| By cooleys | 10:10 AM
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