And then you...DIE.

So Laney is my bluntest child. She is famed for her early proclamations of the life cycle:

"First you go to preschool, then big school, then high school, then college, then you get married, then you have babies, and then you DIE."

Adam was fearful that little ditty was going to send me into a deep depression after I had TJ and realized I only had one check mark left on Laney's list.

So yesterday she was telling me about what lungs look like when you don't smoke and what they look like when you do. She learned about it in school. All the kids were chiming in, and Ashley remarked, "and then your lungs could be black and may not work as well." To which Laney chimes in, "And then you DIE."

Which brings me to this morning. On the way to church I was taking a moment to discuss the beginning of Advent with the kids. "Advent is the beginning of the Christmas Season when we reflect and prepare for Christmas. And what happened on Christmas? That's right, Jesus was born. That is why we celebrate Christmas, because that is when Jesus was born."

To which Laney replied, "Yep. And then right before Easter...he DIES."

Out to eat

At dinner last night, we went to a local family friendly place. At dinner Adam Jr. proceeds to try and put his fist in his mouth. Laney looks over at him, rolls her eyes and remarks, "Adam, we are out to eat...in PUBLIC."

Unfortunately for Laney, this did not seem to phase her brother.

Favorite part of the day

At dinner we often go around the table and share your favorite and least favorite part of the day. On Tuesday, Adam Jr. was here for dinner before cub scouts, but the girls were with their mom. As I asked him about his favorite part of the day, Adam Sr. remarked how quiet it was without the girls here for dinner. Adam Jr, without a missing a beat remarked, "And THAT is my favorite part of the day."

More church humor

Today at church we were singing "Hosana" and I hear Ashley belting it out..."Ho-sanika, Ho-sanika, Ho-sanika the highness!"