Kids Say the Darndest Things...

Recently I've been amused by the things my kids say...

When they've locked their car door and I ask them to unlock it (the driver door is unlocked, don't worry!), I hear " I did it for a reason!!"

When they've watched a little too much of PBS's Sid the Science Kid, I hear "Mom! I took my shoes off in the name of science!!"

But today, I hit the moment I was hoping would never happen. As a mom, I've always wished that my children would learn whispering and empathy before they learned to ask about everything, but I believe that's not the case for any child. We had gone to HEB for our weekly shopping trip (you know, the usual meat, fruit and four gallons of milk trip), and we were checking out. The man sacking our groceries is frequently working, and is extremely friendly. The only thing of note, is that he only has one hand. He is actually quite talented at working with both his right and and his left handless arm, and I'm always in awe of his dexterity (you see where this is going...)

I asked the man if he would give the kids an HEB sticker (the ones used for large items that aren't bagged) since I forgot to print them extra produce stickers and "price them" like I usually do. Naturally, he uses the handed arm and the handless one with ease and gives each kid a green sticker. I make sure the kids use their good manners and thank him, and head off with my basket of groceries. As were rounding the end of the checkout counter, behind the nice man, Claire asks in what is quite possibly her loudest speaking voice, "Why that man doesn't have a hand?"

I answered "I don't know" fairly quietly, so she asked again. I'm sure the man hears that all the time, and I love the innocence of my children, but I don't look forward to the rest of these uncomfortable encounters!

Anyone else have an embarrassing story to share along these lines?

~Kim

MOPS LOVE MEET

Love was in the air for this MOPS session held on Feb 11^th.

The Care Team announced we have 5 rockin' rollin' babies born and a lot more coming up. Dinners are always welcome for our tired moms. If meals can be delivered to their homes GREAT, if not please let the care team know and a meeting point can always be arranged.

Finance: Dues of $50 due for this semester. Please make checks payable to CUMC.

Fellowship: Mamma Mia is coming up and for those that signed up and have not paid $47 is due.

Prayer Devotional: Charlotte lead us with an inspired LOVE theme reading from 1 Corinthians 13 where the Word reminds us Love is patient and Love is kind. Charlotte shared the Hebrew word for love which is 'Ahava'

Family Fellowship: Gymtex on Sunday 2/20 from 4pm-5pm. For groups less than 14 it will be $8 and for more than 14 will be $7. Afterward everyone is invited to Skeeters for dinner. Spread the word, if you have a meal and at check out mention “MOPS” 20% will be donated back.

Crawfish Broil April 9^th at Susan Bourgeois house at 4pm. Details to follow.

Mommy Saver Cards – all unsold cards are due back. Any cards that were sold the funds are due by next meeting.

Hospitality: Please email your “Moms Favorite Things” to Lauren Merkel.

Publicity: We are in the process of interviewing moms with their own businesses. If you run your own business email Cory.

We listened to Nicole Cole a leading speaker on how to put that spark back in your marriage and have fun with it. She shared ideas from recreating date night at home with candles, rose petals and removing ALL pictures of your little angels from your bedroom, to changing ones attitude! She gave a lot of good ideas as well as adding humor.

Thanks to Chemistry for being the hosting table. Our next meeting is Feb 25^th. Geology will be hosting.