35 Days of Summer- Babysitting

"Kids Shouldn't Babysit Kids"

A dear friend of mine needed a sitter while she went to work. I'm home with my kiddos, so why not? I announced to my kids that we were going to babysit. Both were so excited for the day to come. Olivia asked if the mommy was going to stay or leave. When I said she was leaving and it would just be us watch the babies, she was over the moon. Her first babysitting gig. 

It started off great. A friend to play with. Soucie is 2 years old and into Barbies and Playdoh, so Olivia finally had someone to play these things with instead of begging Isaac. From the basement to the swingset out back these two were having a blast. Isaac on the other hand didn't want to play those "girl" games. So he asked what he could do to help. Feed the baby of course! He loves feeding the babies. He has a new baby cousin who he adores as well. That is until they poop. Then both my kids go running as far away as they can get. 

When it was naptime, Olivia and Soucie grabbed their sleeping bags and Olivia exclaimed, "My first sleepover at my house with my new best friend!" Within 10 minutes the girls were out. I think the morning had worn them out. 

My favorite quote of the day was from lunchtime. I was feeding Gier and Isaac was putting ingredients into the veggie soup in the crockpot (always my helper!). Soucie came over and needed her hands washed so I asked Olivia to come hold the bottle and put Gier in his car seat so she could feed him (mainly so I didn't have to worry about Olivia moving around with him or thinking she could carry him or something stupid!). I was cleaning Soucie up and then changing her diaper and Olivia yells across the room, "Mom I'm done. I don't think the baby wants this bottle." I respond with, "Yes he does, keep it tilted up so he doesn't get air in." In typically Olivia sassy attitude she responds, "This is boring. I don't think kids should babysit kids." LOL. Well, I think it's safe to say that Olivia is not interested in a baby brother or sister.  She wants little people to do things with! 

What a fun day. I can honestly say that nothing but love for my momma's out there multiple babies under 6 years old. It was a constant need from someone. But man the love I have for all these little people is crazy. Thanks Katie for letting me get my baby-fix and then getting to send them home. xoxo

74 Days of Summer- Vacation Bible School

Matthew 21:15-16 "But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” they were indignant. “Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him. “Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read, “ ‘From the lips of children and infants you, Lord, have called forth your praise’?”

This past week both kids attended Vacation Bible School (VBS). What's better than 2.5 hours of peaceful relaxation? Knowing your kids are having a blast and learning about Jesus. I can't think of a better 2.5 hours spent! 

I was out of town for business Monday and Tuesday of the week, so my mom had the kiddos. It just happen to be her church's VBS. So it worked out. Before the end of the summer they'll probably attend at least two other VBS. It's a win-win!

The theme of VBS is "You were made for a Purpose." Complete with songs that were sung non-stop for the past week, games and scripture was poured into these little people. I also thought it was pretty cool that my babysitter from when I was little was who was in charge of the games.  She's still chasing around mini-me's. I can't believe I didn't wear her out when I was a wee-tike. 

The last night the leaders put together a slide show with pictures from the week and also had the kids do six of their songs they had learned, complete with motions! It was super cute. After they performed everyone headed to the social hall for a snack and refreshments.  Both kids wanted to hang out with their new-found friends. Too cute!

Best part was when we went to bed. Olivia rolls over toward me and says, "Mommy, I was made for a purpose!" Yes you were sweet baby girl, yes you were.