Tuesday Night

Tonight as I lay in bed with the three bigger kids we talked about all the things we wanted to thank God for today. Here are some of them:
1) Riding the four-wheeler (Rhyle and Liv; Owen commented that he did NOT get to ride today)
2) Touching the new baby's head (Livia was enthralled with my friend Kim's new daughter and her silky black hair and soft head. So was I!)
3) Bible school (VBS) and making new friends (Owen and Rhyle)
4) S'mores and extra marshmallows at our bonfire tonight
5) Climbing trees with cousin Emily

I said that I was glad that Daddy got to see cousin Rob tonight.

"Why does that make you happy?" Owen asked.

"It's just nice to see a friend" I explained. (Especially since Daddy is in Alabama, where he doesn't know anyone. His living situation isn't worked out yet. The car he drove down needs a new engine, so he can't really get around. He's clearly a Yankee; especially when he shows up at a Southern ball honoring Jefferson Davis and everyone is in period dress- except him! I'm sure it was good to see a friendly, familiar face today.)

"Well," Owen says matter-of-factly, and speaking from his current experience, "Daddy needs to be making NEW friends."