Emilyisms

Brian asked Emily, 4, to do something the other day.

(I can't remember what, but I'm sure it was, "Would you please pick _____ up." or something like that)

And she responded: "No can do."

Lately, she insists on saying our mealtime prayer. She starts with a song from pre-school, "Fold your hands and close your eyes, it's time to talk to God." She then says something like:

Dear Father (I almost died the first time she said that)

Thank you for making today turn into a good day

Thank you for dying on the cross for our sins
And for going to the grave and getting your body back

(At this point - Brian points to his plate)

And thank you for our food. AMEN.

This whole time, Madeline has her eyes closed as tightly as she can. If dinner is good, she is slowly opening her eyes to take bites - if it is resistable -her hands are folded the whole time.

Precious things I don't want to forget.