Hiding

So today I put the kids down for their naps, late so that hopefully there would be no fussing. Unfortunately, Laina took a cat nap before lunch and was not in the mood to take another. After numerous times of putting her back in her bed, I yet again made my way up the stairs. Only she was no where to be seen, but I could hear her move and breathe (she has a bit of a cold still). So I go into her room and look around nonchalantly, trying to throw the little girl under her bed off her game by acting like I didn't know where she was. After a few seconds of this, I quick bend over expecting to see her little self laying on the floor. Instead no one was there. Now like most parents a quick fear ran through my heart because I didn't know where she was. I say quick because as I glance up a little, I see her hiding behind the door. What a stinker!

New word, new song

Our little girl has learned a new word in the last couple days, "choc". Guess what that means. :) She had her shots and her check up last week. She weathered the shots well, all three of them. Her brother was concerned about this shot business as he didn't want her "to be killed." Too many John Wayne movies for him. However, she was nervous at the doctor's office as the last time we undressed her in public, three days before, pain was involved. She is in the 95th percentile in height and head size and the 80th for weight. She is a tall one.

Our little boy learned a new song last week, "I'm in the Lord's Army." He sings right along with Mommy and even does some of the hand gestures. He has a little difficulty with the salute, but with a little more practice I'm sure he'll get it down. Last night he even sang it for Grandpa on the phone. He was very impressed.

I have been studying the Holy Spirit for a class we will be leading next month. It is so exciting how much God reveals to us in His Word and how the same passage can be given greater meaning when you really dig into it. I am going to be working more intently upon the difference between being indwelt and filled with/come upon shortly and expect God to reveal more truths about Himself through that.

Caucusing

Last night was the caucus. What a different scene than the primaries, where you vote just like in the November elections. The caucus for the Republicans here in town brought out around 1,000 people (about 1/10 of the population). I don't know how the Democrat's caucus went, but assume theirs was also well attended. Anyway, they switched venues because of anticipated crowds and there was still standing room only in the gym. We arrived on time but didn't get into the caucus site until about an hour and a half later, so we missed some of the speakers. I had a list of the 20 things I like about Fred Thompson ready to go just in case I would have to speak on his behalf, but thankfully they had someone ready to go. I guess this was the largest turn-out remembered, due in part I'm sure to the number of good candidates vying for office. I was struck with the beauty of the whole thing, as I had just earlier in the day been reading Voice of the Martyrs' stories of people who aren't even allowed to practice their own religious convictions without threat of persecution; forget the opportunity to voice their opinions about who should run their country next. We truly are blessed. Hope you have a great day!