Catkins

Grandpa's lion was telling Isaac not to scream or cry

I expected that Isaac would eventually start asking me questions to which I would point to Daddy or Google for the answer.  However, I did not realize he would be teaching me words at age 2.  I took him for a walk this morning and we stopped at a birch tree.  He started looking up at the branches and saying "catkins."  I'm afraid I missed this unit in science class.  I was trying to figure out what he was saying.  I did realize that his Grandpa F. had probably taught him something about trees on his walks.  Thankfully, Grandpa F. was at our home when we returned.

As I'm sure many of you know, a catkin is "a usually dense, cylindrical, often drooping cluster of unisexual apetalous flowers found in willows, birches, and oaks" (www.thefreedictionary.com/catkin).  That's what Isaac was trying to show his mother two separate times on our walk.  I was impressed that I knew it was a birch tree - I was pretty sure anyway.  

It was a good day.  Both Graham and I were able to have much needed naps.  Josiah spent time in his Bumbo, swing, chair, stroller, exersaucer, crib, mat, and various arms.  He had lots of Grandma time.  He hardly ate at all today (I'm referring to his oral food).
  
Isaac went to sleep well tonight.  The music didn't work last night.  We talked quite a lot today about how different people and animals go to bed without yelling and screaming.  He knew that a maple candy that his Grandpa F. made was on the line.   I think that did the trick tonight.

I'm not a fan of whining.  At what age does it end?  I know how repetitive whining makes me feel.  I was wondering this morning how God puts up with adult whining.

It's time for bed.  Thanks so much for your prayers!

Blessings,

Elizabeth

Zeph 3:17
The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save.  He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.

 P.S. We hope you can come to Josiah's celebration!  Please RSVP to prayforjosiah@gmail.com.  Celebration details found below.
 
 
Josiah's Celebration Details: 
Who: Everyone is invited; please come and go as you please
What: Josiah's Celebration Open House
When: Sunday, April 14 between 4:00 - 5:00 (singing Happy Birthday at 4:30)
Where: Fellowship Hall at Waterloo Pentecostal Assembly
Why: To celebrate all that God has done in Josiah Faulkner's life.
Refreshments: Birthday cake, punch, coffee, and tea

Please RSVP to prayforjosiah@gmail.com.

Gifts: In place of giving birthday gifts, we would rather this just be a time of celebrating God’s faithfulness in Josiah’s life.  Josiah would love it if you would write him a letter telling him about something good God has done for you.  If that is not something you are comfortable with, please feel free to write him an encouraging letter.  Please send the letters to prayforjosiah@gmail.com.  Children and adults are encouraged to participate.  These letters will be posted at the party (unless otherwise noted) and then put into a book to celebrate and honour God’s love and faithfulness.  We hope to see you there!