Amazing love...

Isn't it amazing? You're probably wondering... what? Well... it just amazes me how a 2 year old can really just make you shake your head. Joel is approaching those "terrible 2's" and is letting his little personality out. Now, don't get me wrong... he's a good kid some of the time too... but today was a bit interesting. Long story-short... he decided that he was going to throw his ball thru our nice TV set. Mommy asked him not to do that (now, he KNOWS what mommy said... and KNOWS that he aught to do what she says... but DOESN'T DO it... hm). He then picks up another ball and does it. Testy little kid, ain't he. Well... Joel has picked up the "no" word and proceeds to do what HE wants to do... knowing the consequences are lingering around the corner. After the 3rd time, Jeanise turned him around, got in his face this time and said "Mommy said NO." He then told her NO and slapped her on the arm. NOT GOOD! Jeanise didn't spank him... 'cause that was about the time that I walked in. It's funny how he's testing the boundaries and showing us what HE wants to do and how HE wants to do it.

Funny how we do the same things to God... we know that there are rules out there that God has established and for us to follow. But there are moments when WE want to do them and HOW we want them done. And we even know what the consequences are when it happens...

... So where's the good part? When it's time for Joel to go to bed... he knows it's time and what the routine is. He climbs into his bed, puts his head on the pillows, curls up into a ball and waits for the flooding of kisses from his mom and dad. No matter what the day has been like, mommy and daddy love that little snot... I mean that kid and all is forgotten. We're so blessed to be loved by a father that operates in a similar way. It's just amazing to me. Getting excited to have another one join us in November. Lindsay is getting excited to, because she's driving Jeanise bonkers!

Nite all!