Ryan likes the fact that Jesus said we should build our house on a rock. Ryan would like to ask Jesus if he envisioned loaders, excavators and dump trucks participating in this work. Ryan also wonders whether sand, though not as good for building houses upon, might not still be a good place to practice building houses. It is difficult to hear our Lord talk so derisively about Ryan's beloved sand.
Amy adds, "yes, a hard saying of Jesus."
This morning I taught Ryan about "firm" handshakes rather than limp
ones. Squeeze an adult's hand firmly. "Firm" says Ryan, "I heard
about building a house on a firm foundation at Sunday school." That is
what got us on the subject.
Ryan also got a bike with training wheels from our neighbors. I have been pushing him around on it in the house. He puts on his Cubs hat. Explanation: "I need a helmet so I won't fall off."
Jacob is waving, dancing (swaying from side to side), looking sideways at you and talking to you: dadadadada, nananananana.
We are enjoying the following books from the library – most recommended by The Read Aloud Handbook.
Frog and Toad and Good Dog Carl are my favorites. I enjoy Katy and Mike Mulligan because I read them with Grandma Rowell.