Praying for the Word of Boys

Well, I've been reading the Bible daily again. It's so great to read it with new eyes. The last time I read the Bible I was in high school. Now, I feel like I am so different in my walk with God. I feel like a different person and, add to that, a mother and wife. It's just unique to me to see this Living Word in a different perspective.

So, along those same lines, I'm going to pray for my sons. I pray daily, but I'm going to try something a bit different. I'm going to pray for 21 days following The Warrior Prayers-Praying the Word for Boys; 21 Days of Prayer for Sons-Fall 2011. Here is the link to the facebook invitation: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=249108918441695. Will you join me?

I'm excited to post daily on this. I cannot wait to go back and read this blog with my sons in years to come and see the exciting changes that have taken place in our walk with God and our life overall.

bed time

Every night before bed, the boys and I have some alone time. I sit on the floor next to Nate's bed (he's still in a toddler bed) and we go through the day together. We talk about our favorite parts and then we pray together. Lots of hugs and kisses and he's out within a few minutes. Then, I'm on to Lex's room. I lay next to him and we talk about the day and our favorite parts and we pray together. I have come to realize that this time is really special to the three of us. Although we are together a lot, this time is different in so many ways. It's just hard to explain. It's one of my favorite parts of the day. :)

This and That

The other day the boys and I went for a walk/bike ride. My bike is broken, so I walked. Anyways, Nate and I brought up the rear while Lex was ahead. He was waiting for us at the end of our driveway when Nate and I got there. I thought I heard him say he had to go pee so I told him I would go unlock the door. He informed me that he already did. "What do you mean you already did? The door is locked." He informs me, "I went in the yard." Now, keep in mind, we live right in town. "Buddy, you cannot pee in our backyard!" "Oh Mom, I didn't pee in our yard, I peed in our neighbors yard." Oy!

Last night, Nate was upset because Lex either hurt him or hurt his feelings, I can't remember which. So as he's crying on my lap I ask him if we should give Lex to another family (a running joke for us). He shakes his head no. "Are you sure you want him to live with us?" Nate looks at me, with tears in his eyes and says, "No, he needs to find a new house." I ask him where Lex should live. He asks me, excitedly, "Can we build him a tree house out back to live in?!"

Pretty sure the world is ending

This is what I told my husband last night. For the past few days the boys have been getting along. I don't mean getting along most of the time, I mean ACTUALLY getting along! I know, right? Let me give some examples of this. The past few months, Nate has decided that whatever Lex picks up, he instantly has to have. And, with that, he is going to cry, yell, stomp and refuse to leave my side (while doing the aforementioned) until he gets that toy. I try hard to talk him through it, how Lex had it first, talk with Lex about sharing soon, etc. Lately, when this happens, Lex will hold onto said toy for just another minute or two and then say, "Here Nate, I'll find something else to play with, you can have this." He's not saying it to get Nate to stop crying either. I asked him! He honestly just wanted to share with his brother, his words! I'm kind of at a loss for mine.
They've been saying good night to each other, helping each other, sharing with each other, playing nicely with each other, well, you get the idea. I'm telling you, I don't know what to think of it all. Except, it truly lets me sit back and watch them enjoy each other and I get to fully enjoy that. I feel like now they are really "brothers" in all sense of the word. I'm one lucky Momma!