"Thanks, God, for giving us a new week." That's what Henry just said, while soaking in the tub.
It's something I have said once or twice, when praying with him at church. But we haven't been to church in months. What made him say that tonight? What made that thankful emotion overcome him?
When I repeated it back to him, Henry added, "Thanks, God, for giving us the fire in the fireplace." I had already forgotten how sweet he was the night we made a fire on vacation. He was entranced by the fire and kept thanking each of the grownups for it. Maybe tonight he had an epiphany, and realized that, although Daddy might make the fire, God is ultimately responsible for it. (Or maybe he was just really mellowing out after a long day of summer camp swimming, going to "Bally Total Fitness" with Daddy, printing some things from the computer and eating a dinner of sausage and waffles.)
The pictures above are of a night my sons both fell asleep in Henry's bed (with a flashlight between them) something my friend Sal's kids do often, but I thought I would never see at my house; and their reaction to the fireworks on the fourth (holiday I supposedly don't like).
This is post #99. Thanks for reading for almost 100 posts. There's a good vibe in our house right now- hope it extends to yours as well.
4 comments:
Wow, the looks on those boys faces enjoying the fireworks says it all!
I'm glad to hear the summer is going well for you.
Congrats Gretchen!! I have enjoyed reading about your sons, especially Henry :o)
They look so precious in bed together.
Kristin
Great pictures! I am feelin' the vibe here too!!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful family with us all these past 99 posts. I am looking forward to many more!
Oh I've missed your boys (and you, of course!) Henry's looking so big! Love the fireworks pic! Congrats on the continual writing...anxiously awaiting #100!!!!!!!1
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