Last night the deacons at our church had the family meal. To speed the last deacon meeting along, David volunteered to head up this event this year. In the years past, many HOURS have been spent while the men decided what to have and who would be responsbile for what. So, this year, David said, "I'll head it up and call everyone and tell them what we are having." It was the shortest deacon meeting in the past two and 1/2 years. With David working out of town, our little family kicked into action. The kids and I set up all the tables and chairs, got out all the necessary eating stuff, and arranged the room that made sense. Cole maned the drink table like an adult. He filled all the glasses with ice and asked what everyone wanted to drink. He would take the drinks to the tables if the person had too much to carry. At the end, he collected all the finished plates and drink cups. He cleaned up with out being prompted. Katie maned the dessert table - mainly picking out what she decided were the best desserts. I kept up with the salad table and refilled as necessary. A couple of the deacons served the pizza. On one of my trips back into the kitchen, I noticed many of the deacons standing in the kitchen talking about fishing. Somehow I do not believe that they were referring to the Bible stories about fishing but about their plans for the weekend. I know that David would have been proud of his little family. The deacon family meal was ran by a four year old, seven year old, and one mamma! Who needs a hour long discussion on how to have a meal - leave it up to David Lee's family to pull it together! Dave, if it means that you get out of deacons meetings early - volunteer us again!
Sometimes my kids can say the funnest words. This morning it was so foggy outside that it was difficult to see. Katie says, "I can't believe how froggy it is this morning." Cole agreed that it was very froggy. Katie sometimes says allergy for alert when playing battle with her brother. Cole says that he takes durteck (Zurteck) for allergies. They were singing, "The weather outside is nightfull, the sun is so delightful, since we have no place to go, Let it snow." Well, at least they say I love you just right.