Brownies and babies

So the other night I was multi-tasking...making brownies with the kids, peach freezer jam, and dinner. I was busy chopping and chopping and chopping peaches when I remembered that I wanted to make brownies with the kids. I called them in from outside and let them pour in the ingredients (I did the eggs, Andrew wouldn't touch them and Grace, well, I didn't ask her) and gave them a spoon to stir and went back to chopping peaches. David came in and helped them stir while Andrew asked if he could have some from the bowl. I said just a little taste b/c of the eggs and went back to what I was doing. After Andrew tasted it he said "That was delicious!" David and I kind of looked at each other b/c really? Andrew said that? It was incredibly cute. So I took the mix and poured in the pan and put it in the oven and about 30 seconds later I heard "Are the brownies done yet?" No, Andrew go play outside. Off he went but was back and I'm sure you know what he asked...."Are the brownies done yet?" Once again, I told him to go play while we waited and he said "Can I get my hands dirty?" Of, course Andrew but why do you ask? He said "Well, we just washed them to make brownies and I want to eat some!" Innocence

Oh, and just so you know, all that chopping of peaches was a disaster. I did it wrong and ruined everything. I could have made a cobbler or something else with the peaches but it was late and I was tired and really, really mad.

Today we went to church because I had a meeting. The kids went to childcare and some friends that they see regularly in class were also there. Andrew played and played and played with his little friend. He was so sad to leave that he was really whining (almost crying) and when I asked him why he was so upset he said, "I just want to stay and play with him because I love him." He said that the other day about the neighbor that he played with. He is so loving.

Grace has been a lot of fun today. Well, maybe not while I was trying to do her hair but everything else has been fun. She has been very loving. She has been taking turns, sharing toys with Andrew, cuddling with mommy, and even took her nap without protest. It's been a good day around here. I pray that this afternoon and evening will be just as enjoyable. We'll see after her nap. I've been trying to get Grace to name her baby doll since she goes everywhere that Grace goes. She even sits with us at the table most meals and Grace pretends to feed her while smacking her own lips for added effect. We were talking about it (well, I was) and I kept trying out different names and she would just say "No, baby!" So, I guess we will just have to keep calling her baby. Andrew named his baby 'Bubba'. (That's what Grace calls Andrew) Have a great day!