Bad Missionary

This morning Cade was frustrated that I had to comb his hair before school.

"Mom, I am going to be a BAD missionary!" he shouted.

At least he changed his mind and is going on a mission now.

Fall 2009

Sweet Apology

Ironically, just a day after I wrote down his funny little "episode" (posted below) he approached me while I was sitting in my office and sweetly stated, "Mommy I love you and I love Jesus."

Just like that. And he went back down stairs to play.

Fall 2008

He can get you where it'll hurt the most

Cade was in the middle of a pretty big fit because I wouldn't give in and give him a second piece of candy.

"Mom, I'm not going to be your best friend. I am going to be Daddy's best friend."

That's his usual line. Next came,

"Mommy, I'm not going on a mission. I am so angry at you I am NOT going on a MISSION!"

Ouch.

Then came the ultimate blow,

"Mommy, I don't love you and I don't love JESUS!"

Fall 2008

Reading between the lines

Cade and I sat on the bed together and he asked if we could sing the hymn "We Thank Thee Oh God For a Propet."

A few hours later in the car Cade quietly began whimpering. When asked what was wrong, he cried, "I don't want the dark clouds of trouble come over us!"

Fall 2008

Sensitive Ears

In the middle of Savannah's hysterical cries Cade screeched, "Mom, can you please turn Savannah down, I can't hear!"

Fall 2008

Tender Apology

After Cade had some time to think about a temper tantrum he had just thrown Cade crept down the stairs and said, "Mom, I am sorry I made your broken heart."

Fall 2008

Kyle was stepping into the shower and Cade so astutely remarked, "Daddy, your bum is big like a monster's!"

Fall 2008