Though she started as a baby that didn't like to be snuggled, Molly has done a complete 180 and loves to curl up with me. Today we were on the couch and she was full of hugs
Me: I love you.
Molly: I love you more.
Me: How come I was so lucky to get a girl like you?
Molly: Because God knew you wanted me.
Me: I guess so because you're my baby.
Molly: And you're the best mommy.
Me: And I wouldn't be happy if I didn't have you in my family. . .
Molly: Because you love me. . .
Me: And you wouldn't be happy in some other family. . .
Molly: Well, it depends on which family . . .
Gee thanks Molly.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
I think the thing I will always enjoy most about having kids is listening to their often hilarious renditions of songs, poems, etc when they get the words wrong. I still can't say the Pledge of Allegiance without giggling at Brenna's Kindergarten version which included her pledging her support "to the republic of Richard Stands." I'm not sure who Richard Stands is, but I'm sure he's a wonderful leader!
Today we had another doozy to add to the list, courtesy of Molly. She's getting ready for First Penance and her class has been reciting the Act of Contrition each day. She dutifully started to say it for me (while wearing a former Haloween costume angel halo which made it all the more hilarious!) This is what we heard: "O my God, I am HARDLY [heartily] sorry for having offended You . . . I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace to sin no more and to avoid the near VOCATION [occasion]of sin."
God help me because if ever there was a child with an unrepentant vocation for sin it's this one!!!
Today we had another doozy to add to the list, courtesy of Molly. She's getting ready for First Penance and her class has been reciting the Act of Contrition each day. She dutifully started to say it for me (while wearing a former Haloween costume angel halo which made it all the more hilarious!) This is what we heard: "O my God, I am HARDLY [heartily] sorry for having offended You . . . I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace to sin no more and to avoid the near VOCATION [occasion]of sin."
God help me because if ever there was a child with an unrepentant vocation for sin it's this one!!!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
On the Banks of the Canal
One of the greatest features of our area is that our towns and neighborhoods run along the banks of the Potomac River and the C&O Canal. 
One part of the canal still has working locks and there is a replica canal boat that is towed by mules. We took our Girl Scout troops there on a gorgeous fall weekend to learn more about the C&O Canal and why it so important to the growth of our area. The girls enjoyed the trip and learned a lot from our guides. We were the last ride of the day so we also got to stay on the boat as it was lowered in and passed through the lock. Very cool!
It was an absoluetely beautiful day, the girls were wonderful and we were able to have a great experience at a local treasure.
One part of the canal still has working locks and there is a replica canal boat that is towed by mules. We took our Girl Scout troops there on a gorgeous fall weekend to learn more about the C&O Canal and why it so important to the growth of our area. The girls enjoyed the trip and learned a lot from our guides. We were the last ride of the day so we also got to stay on the boat as it was lowered in and passed through the lock. Very cool!It was an absoluetely beautiful day, the girls were wonderful and we were able to have a great experience at a local treasure.
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