I was thinking ablout what I wanted to write today, and I was remembering back to some stories people have told me about what funny things their kids have said.

My sister once shared with me that she had been sent some flowers to her at her school. (She is a teacher.) Well, as happy as my sister was to get them, she told me that the best part of the day is when a little girl in her class said that she wanted some flowers. My sister explained to her that when spring came, their would be lots of flowers, and maybe she could collect some for herself. The little girl said okay, but began to sob. "Whats the matter?"my sister asked. The little girl replied, "but my momma doesn't know where to find springs." Very cute!!

Another storey that was shared with me, was by my aunt. Her kids are all grown now, but she said that one of her favorite memories of the kids as children, was one on a Holiday. Everyone was gathered together talking, and in walked her little girl, with a mouth full of something that she did not give her. When she asked her what she was eating, her little girl replied, "I am eating those things in the suitcases." "Suitcases", my aunt asked. "Please show me what you mean." Her daughter took her over to where there was a bowl full of peanuts. "Those mommy, those are the things in suitcases." Priceless.

In that same conversation, my moms other sister shared how her husband likes to be funny at dinner. When his plate is empty, he likes to bang his fists to the table and bellow, "Woman, that was a damn good dinner, damn good!" Well much to their surprise, their little guy pays very close attention to daddy. Several days later when they were dining in a restuarant, after eating pizza, their son slammed his fists to the table. "Momma, that was damn good pizza, damn good." Just like her, I would have wanted to climb under the table, and crack up laughing, all at the same time.

I just love stories of kids. They are unpredictable, and unforgetable. I often think that God desighned them to be so cute, and so funny, so that they can survive childhood. Otherwise, I am quite certain there are times I could have killed those little monsters.

There was a time when my oldest, who is now 8, was very young. She could relly get you to a belly laugh. As most girls are, she is very dramatic. She was in the middle of getting in trouble for what? I cannot recall at the time. However, after receiving her ounishment, broke out in tears. As she was balling her eyes out, looks at me and says, "I am crying because you are standing on my feelings." I got such a kick out of that, we still say it to this day when we are upset with eachother.

I could sit here all day and spout out such stories of the humor our children bring to our lives, but then I would have anything to write about tomorrow. So I will leave you with this.... As your children are young, get a journal. Write down the things they say. I know you will have a book in no time. It is not only memories for you to keep, but I am sure that they would love to know the joy they brought to your life when they were young.