…teachable moment.”

That’s what I was always told. And I believed it for a long time. That’s why conversation at the dinner table looks a little like this…

Keegan: “I had the most FUN at Enrichment Class today!”

Mom: “Really, honey. Don’t talk with food in your mouth. So, what did you do?”

Keegan (swallowing): “We builded this cool tower out of these fat, flat sticks.”

Mom: “The word is ‘built’, buddy. Not builded. That’s cool. Do you mean you used tongue depressors?”

Keegan: “No, mom. They were flat, fat sticks.”

Mom (chuckling): “They are tongue depressors, son.”

Keegan: “Oh”

Everyone returns to their meal. Keegan is corrected in the proper etiquette of table manners, and the correct term for those ‘flat, fat sticks’. But we heard nothing about how the tower was built, why he enjoyed making it so much and what else he thought he could make with those ‘fat, flat sticks’.

Not every moment is a teachable moment. Sometimes you just need to let things slide. Would you enjoy talking to someone that constantly corrected you? Probably not.

Kids give you numerous opportunities to teach them.

Pace yourself.

Ever had that happen?

Well, I’m in the midst of it. So, I’m tossing in the towel and yielding to God in hopes that He’ll reveal to me why the thoughts don’t flow. I’ll start posting again when that happens.

Kyle and I spent a marathon 4 days redecorating the kids rooms while they stayed at grandparents.  We grabbed every spare moment we had between work and other engagements.  Worked furiously, staying up late every night to complete the job. 

The boys room centered around a super-hero theme with a wall of framed comic books.  Spiderman, Superman, X-men.  Each one carefully hung.  Great consideration went into where decorative items were placed throughout the room. 

Keegan walked in.  He was surprised!  He loved it! 

24-hours later, the room still looks the same. 

Josie’s room is filled with her favorite colors… pink & purple.  Decorative shelves were hung with care.  Great thought went into the placement of dolls, pictures and other decorative pieces. 

Josie walked in.  She was surprised.  She loved it! 

Then she immediately walked over to the shelves and began rearranging. 

I’m not ready for this.

• Great read for parents! The Danger of Raising Nice Kids by Timothy Smith. I ain’t playin’. If you’re raising kids, you need to read this book.
• Did you know? Apples are more efficient at waking you up than coffee; When you sneeze all bodily functions stop (including your heart); 40,000 americans are injured by toilets each year; For more random facts, click here.
• Sorry for the lack of posting this week. Short work week’s are a scramble. Lots of stuff happening.
• My new mantra is, “Butts in Seats”. That’s my key focus. If the butts aren’t in the seats, they’re not going to hear the life-changing message about Jesus. So, we’re testing a few things in Toon Town to get kids thinking about who they need bring next week. I’ll keep you up to date.
• We’re repainting our house. Oh my word, the mess! But it sure will look nice. After that? Tile. (How in the world did the project get this big?)
• A few new blogs I’ve been following:
  • Abbi Z
  • 6 Year Med
  • Copyblogger
• Remember, Tyranny of the Urgent is the booger that keeps us from getting done what God is asking us to get done. I needed the reminder… thought you might too.

Have a GREAT weekend!