Another Installment of Ben-ism's

If you are wondering what a Ben-ism is, see this post.

Here are some recent funny ones:

- While I was making Ben clean up, he says, "Mommy, who is coming over?"

- "Mom, IDK means I don't know."

- He has started using his middle finger to point at things. I have no idea why...I am constantly reminding him to use his "pointer" finger

- While we were driving along talking about all the things that God created:
Me: "And, God created the trees..."
Ben: "And the leaves..."
Me: "And, God created the birds.."
Ben: "And, Sonic!"
Yes, he is my son!! And truth be told, we were driving up to Sonic when he said that (shocking, I know).

And, here are some more serious ones:

- "Mommy, did God make the angels?"

- "Was there a real Pharoah? Did Pharoah die?" "Are we all going to die?" This led to a conversation about going to Heaven when we die and how we can pray to God and tell God that we believe Jesus died for our sins. Then Ben said, "I want to do that!" (meaning pray that prayer) "But, Mommy, I will need some help."

- "Mommy, did God die?" I think he was trying to figure out how God got to Heaven.

- "Will I get to Heaven on a rocketship?" "How are we going to die?" "I want to see God in Heaven."

It's so interesting to us that Ben is asking so many questions about death. I guess it is somewhat of a new concept to him. We struggle with how much to "water down" for him versus teaching him the "whole" truth that is found in the Bible.

Levi Shane Turner

Is he not the most precious thing? And, he looks JUST like his daddy!!!

Nephew udpate

9:41 p.m. : Levi Shane Turner has entered the world! He was 6 lbs 13 oz and 18 1/2 inches! We can't wait to meet him!

8 p.m. update : Still no baby...

Lanny's sister is in LABOR!! Her water broke at 1 a.m. last night!! Her due date was 08.08.08, so we are really surprised by the early arrival. We should have a new nephew sometime today!

Schrib Family Happenings

We have made a few changes to our "situation" as we know it:

- Three weeks ago, Ben and Lindley left their daycare and are now staying with a nanny three days a week. So far, this has gone really well. The kids seem to love and trust her, and we do too! Her hourly rate is fairly reasonable; she is a Christian (and not a casual one!); she is very even-tempered; and when we get home, they are bathed!!

- Because of the nanny situation, my commute has gotten shorter. Now, instead of having to go North to drop off at daycare (when my office is South), I just head on downtown. This is probably a time-savings of about 20 ish minutes each way.

- Lanny and I are now carpooling when I go into the office (currently twice a week). We'll see if our marriage can survive my morning grouchiness, his edgy driving, and his smacking his gum. Although, it is nice to actually have a few minutes to talk without being interrupted (unless it is about the budget).

In other news, our best friends came to visit last weekend, and we had a blast!

Celebratin' Small Town Style