My Little Man

Jackson wants to pray about everything. Isn't that awesome? He asks if we can pray all the time. The other day he had a fever and he felt so yucky. He said, "Mommy, can we pray? I really don't feel good and I think that will make me feel better." Of course we did and he didn't say another thing about feeling yucky and he didn't whine anymore all day.
We had a get-together with our SS class and it was an 80's theme we were supposed to dress for. I decided to get those stick on nails from the $ store. They looked hidious but were perfect for that theme. Anyways, Jackson said in his worried -about- mommy- tone,"You put super glue on those. They'll never come off!" He was very worried about it all evening. I kept making comments about how I hoped I could get them off before church the next day.(not thinking of my ultra sensitive son listening to me speak out loud to myself)He was worried still after we got back home. "I sure don't like those mommy. Are you sure they'll come off?" I assured him they would and that it will be OK. Later on after I'd tucked them all in bed, he came out and asked,"Can we pray for you mommy? :) I don't want you to have those nails and I don't want it to hurt when you get them off." So, we sat there, my little man and me, and he prayed for exactly that. He's an awesome guy and I pray he always trusts the Lord as he does now.
Needless to say, I'll never put fake press on nails on ever again even if it was part of a costume. I want my boys to remember the good stuff that they love about me and as far as Jackson knew, I had permanently changed his Mommy and he didn't like it. Poor guy.
There are countless times like these that he wants or needs to pray. It's rather convicting at times.
I'm just so thankful and amazed for the love and trust he has in Jesus Christ and pray that it will never change.

This Boy.........

Jackson is an absolutely hilarious child. Dosn't this picture just exude that?!
He's always moving and that makes homeschooling all the more interesting.
But the reason for this post is to tell you about todays "words of the day" by Jackson.
He was reviewing question and exclamation marks. I guess I've never pointed to one and asked him its name. Well, today I did, and here are the answers.
"Jackson, what is this mark and how are you supposed to read when you see it?"
"It's a questionmation mark and you're askin' a question." (question mark)
I'm laughing but explain the real name and move on.
"So, what's this mark and how do you read when you see this one?"
"It's a collectionmation mark and I don't know." (exclamation)
Now I can hardly breath cause I'm laughing so hard. Maybe its one of those"got to be there"things, but it was hilarious to Haley and I, and I knew at least Dad would appreciate it.
He's a funny guy and makes me laugh alot but this can't- stay- still business can get a bit on my nerves. He can stay still in church, but I guess his view out the kitchen window is just calling him to get out there and go wild.......................... imagine that!

Apple- Cranberry Muffins

These are really yummy.
1 3/4c. plus2 tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 c. sugar divided
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg (I use my egg replacement recipe b/c of Jordans allergy)
3/4 c. milk
3/4 c. applesauce
1/4 c. melted butte or margarine
1 c. fresh cranberries (I've used craisins before and they work fine too.)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Combine 1 3/4 flour, 1/4 c sugar,b.powder,b.soda and salt in medium bowl.
In small bowl, combine egg,milk,applesauce and butter; mix well
Add egg mix to flou mix; stir just until moistened. Batter will be lumpy;don't overmix.
In small bowl, toss cranberries w/ remaining flour. Fold into batter.
Spoon batter into 12 greased muffin cups.
In measuring c. mix remaining sugar and cinnamon then sprinkle the tops of muffins.

Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes or until golden.

Cool if desired but they're really good warm too.