Stories to warm your heart

I haven't blogged in a long long time. So I have a few stories to share that I wanted to capture in my blog. Lucky for you it wasn't how I kept waking up with poor Tommy the other night when he had the stomach flu. Actually these are about James. That young man is growing leaps and bounds. It brings tears to my eyes how proud of him I am.

On Monday John came off the bus upset. This was unusual because it is usually James I'm trying to get into the house because it is always "woe is me". I forgot even though its not my responsibility, to put John's library books in his bag for Library Day. This means he was not allowed to take any books out. Apparently he was disappointed. So as we were doing homework I asked John if he cried. He said no. Then I asked James if he cried at school. He said "Yes 2 times!" He then went on to explain how he was frustrated with a Cat in the Hat project they needed to complete. I didn't laugh out loud but I was sure laughing at the inside because he always has something that is "too hard" or "it takes too long". Two excuses I can't wait to leave his vocabulary but I'm not sure will.

Then Tuesday when James came home I made the mistake of asking if anyone is sick. Since they can't tell me anything funny or sad that happened at school I want to see if he knows who the kids are in his class. He then proceeded to tell me how one kid got sick and was throwing up in the garbage can. James was nervous because the kid wears glasses and he was afraid they would fall in the garbage can. Of course he went on to exaggerate that the kid was standing at the garbage can for a half hour.

Its only Wednesday but this is the best story. We were talking about Lent and going to church today. James said that God and Jesus are in his heart but he was confused on how they got there. I said - we let them in. He said "how? Oh I know they go through the door". Then he kept repeating how he has a door on his heart. I hope he keeps them in his heart forever.

Ok this story is about Patrick. The boys always go to communion with us when we are at Mass. We first did this because we didn't feel comfortable leaving them alone to get into trouble. But then later we just took the little one's leaving James and John. When John started to prepare for 1st Communion the priest suggested the children accompany us so they will know what to expect and what to do when they receive Communion. So when I go to Communion I always receive the Body and Blood of Christ. Two weeks ago I had Patrick & Tommy with me. Before I received the Body of Christ Patrick held Tommy's hand so we could stay together. I think it is so cute when the little one's hold hands. Then just as I bowed to receive the Blood of Christ I caught Patrick out of the corner of my eye bowing just like I bow before I received the wine. As we walked back to the pew I saw a lot of smiling faces from the other parishioners that saw Patrick.

Well I'm starting to get excited for Tommy. I think the little guy is starting to want to try to be potty trained. We have had some good days and we have had some accidents. He definitely understands the benefits of going the bathroom on the potty. It is really helpful that James is encouraging him too. Two weeks ago when the boys had a snow day James and Patrick gave a demonstration that started in the living room and then I made them go into the bathroom on how to pee standing up. Then we saw a remote control car that Tommy said he wanted. James said it would make a great "pooping prize!" Love it!