So this morning, Andy announced that he planned to serve in the altar at church, instead of standing with me in the choir complaining about his legs hurting and running off to the bathroom every five minutes. Then Owen announced that he was going to be with me "and stand in the choir and not sing," instead of perusing monster truck books and refusing to stand during the important bits.* And then--here's the really crazy part--they actually did those things (Owen even gave another singer a hug when she sneezed). And then we all had a nice lunch together at coffee hour.
And then Owen went to a party and Andy played with his friends from down the block.
And then we all went to a nice dinner (where, while waiting for our food, Andy practiced his cursive and Owen did a word search) and to Barnes & Noble, where each picked out a book and spent the entire ride home reading them.
I think my kids may have been replaced by alien pod-children.
And I have to tell you, I'm cool with that.
*Orthodox Christians stand to worship to the extent we are able, but at a minimum, barring serious illness or disability, during certain portions of the service, such as the Gospel reading.
Good to see you back blogging, Kirsten.
Posted by: Karin | October 19, 2008 at 11:16 PM
Isn't it nice the days our kids actually show signs of absorbing some of the things we try to teach them? I always wonder what alien force got into mine when they are that good too - but I do my best to enjoy it while it lasts. lol
Posted by: JenJen | October 23, 2008 at 10:00 AM