Each year at this time I try to reflect over the past year using notes I have kept through the year and discussion with the family. I find it a helpful and meaningful exercise. I also find myself wishing I kept better notes through the year. This year I noticed that I recorded more direct quotes from my children. Here are some favorites from this year which do not require a lot of background to appreciate.<\/p>\n
Abigail while looking at one of her Bible story books: “Dad, why did God have to die?”\u009d<\/p>\n
Matthew while walking behind geese at Pickwick: “I guess geese never do get potty trained.”\u009d<\/p>\n
Matthew after spotting a snake in the pool at Pickwick: “Dad, there’s some sort of reptile in there.”<\/p>\n
Nathan, in a discussion of the horrors of war, after a younger brother said he would just play dead in a battle: “But what about your honor!”\u009d<\/p>\n
Abigail singing: “We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy ending!”\u009d<\/p>\n
Abigail singing: “Silent Night, Holy is come.”\u009d Pretty good theology really.<\/p>\n
Abigail with her arms around me, to Tammie, “Mama, this is my man!” \ud83d\ude42<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Each year at this time I try to reflect over the past year using notes I have kept through the year and discussion with the family. I find it a helpful and meaningful exercise. I also find myself wishing I kept better notes through the year. This year I noticed that I recorded more direct …<\/p>\n