I'm Your Family

Today I was crying a lot about wanting to go home (back to Iowa) for Christmas. Rebekah asked, "Mommy, why are you crying?" I told her that I don't know....I just think I miss my family a lot.

She wisely responded: "But Mommy, I'm your family."

That made me cry more....but at least it was a good cry.

Young Love

Since the first day he laid eyes on her, Alex has been "in love" with a little girl named Gracie from his church class. Really we just thought they were the best of buddies, but all of the sudden they seem to be getting a little silly about things. Today, while Gracie was over here, this happened:

Alex: (whispering to me, but Gracie could hear)  "Mom, I'm gonna tell Gracie who I am going to marry!"

Gracie: "I know! Me!"

Lots of giggles from both kids, red faces, etc....

Alex: "How did you know I was going to marry you?"

Gracie: (giggling uncontrollably) "Well because you are my boyfriend and if you are my boyfriend then  that means we are going to get married."

More giggling and teheeing....

Gracie: "My brother Nathan has like 20 or even 40 girlfriends! There is one named Shirley and he is totally IN LOVE with her!"

Alex: (giggling hysterically now) "IN LOVE?!"

Gracie: "Yes, in love....and he even KISSED her!"

Alex: "Ewwww, gross!"

Gracie: "It's not really that gross."

Hahahahahaha  It was SO hard to keep a straight face.