We were driving home from swimming, when I ran a yellow light. C: Dad! That light was yellow! Dad: Yes, but I entered the intersection when it was yellow, not red. C: But yellow means 'slow DOWN'. Dad: Ah yes, I sit corrected. C: This reminds me of how God answers prayer. Dad: Oh yeah? C: Yes. Green means that God means 'Yes, it's a go, go for it, yes to that prayer.' Red means that God says 'No, no way jose, not this time, buddy'. Yellow means 'wait, maybe, slow down'. Dad: Ah, that's cool! I like it!  ___________________________________________________________________________ I always start and end the day with kisses and hugs to my kiddoes. It's my favorite part of the day, although alot of the time, it's not theirs. I came home one day to kiss Dido (J), and he starts using the Force on me. Dido: Force! (Holds out his hand with his palm outstretched) Choke! (Starts putting two fingers together)  Dad: Awww, Dido, just one kiss? Dido: Nope! No! Dad: Are you sure? Puhleeeeease!? Dido: Ok. Fine. Dad: YES! One slurpy cheeky kiss comin' right up!  ________________________________________________________________________________ Dad: Hey guys, wanna come to a football game with me? C, E, J: NO! Dad: Awww, but they're fun! It's only 2 hours car ride there and 3 hours to watch! C, E, J: Uhhhh........... Dad: And plenty of cotton candy, popcorn, and goodies! C: Good, addictive stuff! I still don't want to go. E, J: We'll go!!!!  _____________________________________________________________________ (I was just reminded of another incident this morning. C is growing in wisdom by leaps and bounds...) Dido was showing me a Thomas train catalog. Dido: Hi Dad, I want this train and this car, and this train, and these tracks, so we can build this setup. Dad: Uh, wow, ok. C: (overhearing conversation) Well, Dido, you really think that is going to satisfy you? How much is enough? Look at all the toys we already have. We have more than enough, so just be satisfied. Dido: Uh, no. C: Trust me, Dido, we have enough. Dad: | 
