Two in a billion (or more)

These girls are just the best. I find myself in awe just thinking about who they are and how they behave. This summer has been just an absolute joy! I am really going to miss these girls when they go back to school! You would think with the flurry of activity that we've had this summer that we would have grumpy, whiny days. But we have had ZERO Monster Mondays! Let me just share some examples of the things the girls do that make me burst with pride!

First of all, the girls are playing very well together. They pretend all the time. From what I can hear from down stairs, there are minimal disagreements and they are really good at taking turns leading the play. Yes, their playing usually creates messes. But all I have to do is tell them they need to take a few minutes to clean their bedrooms and the play room and there are no arguments. In fact, more than once I've heard the phrase, "I'm playing while I clean up my toys." Then I come to check on them in about 20 minutes and their rooms look spectacular. Alexis has even organized all her books and drawers in her dresser!

We spent some time at the Children's Museum with Uncle Roger and Aunt Brooke (side note: nothing like being around tons of kids to make you appreciate your own!) on Wednesday. The girls had a great time and were on their best behavior. When we said it was time to move on, they moved on...no whining or "I'm not done yet". Only at the very end of the day did I hear a small bit of complaining that they were hungry and thirsty, but I was too. After some gum to tide us over until dinner there was no more of that.

Ryan also realizes how good these girls are. Last night in the car on the way home from church, he had a conference call with some people in Singapore. Other than him talking on the phone, you could have heard a pin drop in the van. The girls kept quiet the entire trip home. Afterward I wondered if any other dad with kids that age could have done the same thing without "interruption".

Well, speaking of these wonderful kids, we're watching all the Harry Potter movies together. We just started last night with the very first one. We have to finish it up this morning. But the girls both said they want to watch all the movies and then go see the most recent one at the movie theater. So, I better go see if they are ready to get started.

Thank you God, for these two wonderful gifts you've entrusted me with. I do not take them for granted. I pray that you continue to guide me in raising them to be your faithful children.