Where Does She Get This Stuff?

Sadie: "Mom, during today's journey, my favorite part was eating the cookie."

Diddle Diddle Dumpling

Diddle, Diddle, Dumpling, my daughter Sadie. (Ok, so it doesn't have the same ring to it.)
Yesterday we ran over to the school to help with Bethanie's class Fall Party. I parked the van and prepared to get the two younger kids out when Sadie casually said, "Mom, is it a problem that I only brought one shoe? It's not, right?"

She wore one shoe to the party.

I have been thinking about what this child has done to teach me the art of patience. If Bethanie had done that two or three years ago I would have freaked out and ran back home.
I just rolled my eyes at Sadie and listened to her explain the feeling of the road under her sock.

Future Beauty Queen

My kids have already written and mailed their letters to Santa. They wanted to give him plenty of time to get it right. Santa brings each child three things, just like the wise men gave baby Jesus three gifts. Sadie decided to write down more than three items, just to give Santa plenty of options.
Bethanie's list went like this;

American Girl Doll
Skateboard
Peace on Earth

"Bubs"

We have been invaded by lady beetles. They are much like lady bugs, but they are orange and become a real problem around October. There are hundreds of them everywhere. They seem to be a problem in Indiana when the farmers start to cut down the cornstalks.
Brady likes to point out every one and call out, "Bub! Bub!" (Bug)
I think he ate about 20 for an afternoon snack yesterday. No kidding.

Your Mom Goes to College

Sadie: "Mom, I am just going to learn everything while I am a kid. I don't want to go to school when I am a grown up, like you."

Shameless Plug

Like the new blog design? My totally talented friend, Jill, got another home run! I love it!

She changes the design on her blog every month. Check it out and see the adorable stuff she has going over there.
She also did the design on the recipe blog that Danielle, Jill, and I do together.

If you would like an original look for your blog, contact Jill! She has very reasonable prices. You won't be disappointed!

(No, I am not getting paid to do this message. ;D)

The Real Reason

Sadie: "Mom, we should ALWAYS be reverent when we are at church... always. You just never know.... when someone will give you candy."