An Avery-ism...

Ever since Avery's new cousin, Claire was born a few weeks ago, Avery has been begging to go to her cousins' house so she can meet Claire, and play with Hannah and Sadie. I told her yesterday that we might be able to go this summer...maybe. This morning in the car, on the way to church:

Avery: Daddy, I'm going to Hannah and Sadie's house tomorrow, but you can't come because you probably have to work.
Daddy: Really? You don't want me to come?
Avery: Well...you just have to work.
Daddy: Avery, you can start praying to Jesus and tell Him that you really want to go to Maryland and ask Him to provide a way for you to go. He might say "no," and He might say "yes." But, it's something that you can ask Jesus for.

Later tonight at dinner...
Avery: Daddy, I asked Jesus if I can go to Maryland to Hannah and Sadie's house and He said, "Yes!"

It's a Lose-Lose...

Our house is a disaster area. The Bruce bomb has gone off again, making our house more cluttered and dirty than usual. Last night, I told Stephen that today would be a cleaning day. My children will play nicely in their playroom, sharing, singing, loving each other, and not screaming. I will get so much done!

I told Avery this morning that Mommy has a lot to do today - I need to clean the house.

Her response: Why? Who's coming over?