Kids

I feel so alive this morning. I woke up refreshed and energized after a good night's rest. Now I just have to figure out what I am doing today. Last night Erik and I were bored and we wanted to get away from the TV which we both are learning to dislike. He says it depletes brain function and I cannot help but agree. A quick observation of anyone's facing watching TV is evidence enough for me. Anyway, we went "out for coffee" as we often do but I actually had hot tea. It was an English Breakfast tea and it had a nice subtle nutty flavor. We tend to be connoisseurs of many things: Coffee, tea, mustard, marinades & sauces. Erik is my brave child when it comes to trying new foods. He and I are alike in that fashion. We both enjoy cooking and would love to have a bigger kitchen. He and I often bring home new things to try. I only wish we had space for a vegetable garden so that we could grow our own organic food. This morning I would like to head over to the Farmer's Market before it gets too late. If I do not get around in time I will for certain go tomorrow. I love buying local vegetables and I think it is important to support the farmers. Erik is a blessing to have around. He is very ecologically minded and contributes vastly to my knowledge of useless trivia. His Major is Chemistry, so most of our conversations are geared toward science or his love for music, but I thoroughly enjoy his company and am always intrigued about the topic at hand. When I have both children together it is quite amusing and never, never dull. Erik and Kristin are complete opposites. Kristin is full of life and although her tastebuds are a little more tempered, she is very adventurous in other aspects. Everyone seems to enjoy her company. She has been really busy working lately and most of her spare time is spent with her friend Hannah who will be leaving for college in two weeks. I really love Erik and Kristin's friends. They are just an oustanding group of kids that are always there for each other. I really like how they encourage one another to be followers of Christ. They have alot of fun together and I admire how open they are about purity issues. My own children know that they can talk to me about anything (and do) but I have been surprised on several accounts to learn that some of their friends do not have that connection with their parents. I think that is sad and very unfortunate. It is vital to keep that unconditional flow of communication going. Kids have some strange topics they want to discuss sometimes and it is good to be a part of what they are learning and see how their perspectives link to their character. My kids are great, but I think everyone else's kids are great too. It is rather bittersweet to watch them grow up so quickly. I will miss them so much and yet I am excited for them that they will begin their own lives independently and confidently. They are sure to make wonderful contributions to this world.