Heaven

  My babies are so smart.  Today, my sister-in-law lost her father.  I was discussing it with my children.  Naturally, they asked what happened.  I told them that his heart and lungs have been working VERY hard lately and that they finally had a chance to rest.  Carter breaks in with "God died on the cross for us."  "You're right Carter!  Do you know why he did that?" "For our sins." "And why else?" Both boys said, "So we can go to Heaven."  It was dark in their room but I was beaming!  Then they went on to tell me what they imagined Heaven to look like.  Carter said it's full of fields.  Michael said he imagines that it's a HUGE church with red carpet.  They have really big pews, one for each family, so you can sit with your whole family.  They probably threw a party when Ben got there.  I told him that I think they throw a party for everyone when they get there.  He said they have lots of food up there.  We also discussed how Ben can finally breathe easily and his heart is working perfectly.  Michael did mention that his body stayed here and his spirit went to Heaven.  Happiness in the reality of sadness. 

Carter on Growing Up

  Carter is turning 5, this week.  We asked him how he could possibly be that big already and he just shrugged and said, "I don't know."  Brian asked him if he was moving out.  He said, "NO!  I'm not moving out till I'm 13."  THIRTEEN!?!?!?!?!  Brian said, "What do you mean, you're moving out at thirteen?"  "That's when I'll be a grown up...cause teenagers are grown ups."  I said to Brian, "Well, that's what thirteen year olds think, anyway."  :º)

Michael on Leprechauns

Leprechauns have been a hot topic at school, this week.  Michael said to me, "We have to set up our leprechaun trap!" My interest was peaked.  "What trap?" He has formulated a genius plan to catch those tricky little buggers.  He explains his plan very thoroughly.  We have recently acquired two baby food jars.  He wants to set one up on the floor, in front of his desk.  We need to place a tissue on the top of it.  We also need to write a sign that reads, "Please jump on this trampoline," then he will jump off the desk onto the "Trampoline" and think he's going to go back up but really he'll be falling down into the jar.  Then he will have to leave Michael gold for a promise.  He can leave after he pays Michael.  :) So clever.