I work at my desktop with the children at my feet. A makeshift area rug made of white butcher paper lines the floor where the baby, crayon in hand, imitates her big sister. Sister focuses on the finishing touches of the house she designed. The catchy children’s song, Wheels of the Bus, blasts from the Toddler Station on Pandora Radio. Six year old Sookie unveils her masterpiece and I ooh and awe at the sketch. “It’s a daisy house!” I exclaim. “I love the colors. I wonder what the inside looks like.” Without hesitating, Sookie describes each room. “There are five rooms and they are all different colors. One is Mint Chip, another Strawberry. There is a Vanilla room, and a Cookies & Cream room and the last room is Rocky Road. You have to wear a sweater inside because it is very cold.” “A house made of ice cream,” I reply. “It sounds heavenly!” I dug into my Bible readings that morning ...
You always make me smile. Hope you are continuing to enjoy your time with your precious Susanna!
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andrea
Oh that first one just cracked me up!
ReplyDeleteThe second one reminds me of some friends of mine who never check their emails. Why have email? LOL!
Have a fabulous day my friend.
Kim
tooo funny :) you always make me smile Mary!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous weekend and I am just a wee bit jealous to know you are going to be listening to pastor miles this weekend ;) How awesome!!
Love you!
LOL! I'm sometimes one of those friends who forgets to check email. 8-} Thanks ever so for sharing a merry heart!
ReplyDeleteHave a JESUS-filled day! ^i^
The first one reminded me of some co-workers! :)
ReplyDeletePraying all is well with you sister and God bless. Thanks for making us smile every week! Love to you.
Always so funny! What a horrible way to find out you don't have a job!!
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Another home run, Mary! I so look forward to stopping by for a dose of "happy" each Friday!
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny, lol thanks for sharing.
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