Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Just when I think I'm moving to Antarctica with Jeneva






Jeneva Dykstra in all her 5 years of wisdom has a great plan to move to Antarctica. It does involve a lot of walking, but nevertheless, I think it's almost failproof and could quite possibly get the job done. So fearless Jeneva, put on your boots because we're going walking in the morning.

I was definitely ready for some new scenery today when Jack kept running around the house like a wild banchee, getting louder by the hour and losing momentum on all his practice of answering "yes, mom?" when I say his name. Thus, moving to Antarctica with Jeneva would seem like a likely solution. Then, the kid knocked my socks off with his 5 year old wisdom tonight at bedtime. While "reading" his Veggie Tales dictionary (don't ask how that's a bedtime story, but it is somehow, so we roll with it) I would ask him for definitions of random words. It turns out he's quite good at defining words. When I said "Bible" he immediately said "God's words." MAN ALIVE, the kid IS listening and not only that, retaining accurate information about one of the most important parts of Christian theology and our faith. And his prayer also put me back in my place: Dear God, I love you. Please hold us tight while we are in your sight. (although he was a little prideful on his rhyming skills :).

So, sweet Jeneva, I guess we'll both probably still be here tomorrow morning and we'll talk Friday about a girls day out, ok? :) Love you!

4 comments:

Pappy said...

Sounds like a really good book. I think I'll read some of it today!
Pappy

tiffany said...

hahah! you are so funny! jeneva is all about "girls" days. you two can chat on friday. :) maybe i can take jack from you someday and he can entertain jude with his veggie tale stories. do you know how to link my post to your post so people will know what you're talking about and who this crazy jeneva is?

Sara Kane said...

I want to come to girl's day!!!! ( Maya would wear her new hat!)

Laurie said...

Who knows what great things God has in store for those 2 bright 5 year olds! Jeneva is such a sweetie! We loved Jack's witticisms while were we visiting last week; I should write them all down but I wouldn't be able to write fast enough! Tell Jack he can move to Antartica for awhile, but he is committed to move to Montana when he is 18!