1. The I-don't-care-what-others-think attitude of toddlers. On Tuesday, Audrey and I went to a Kindermusic story time (some reading, but mostly dancing, singing, and letting them experiment with instruments) with a friend and her 20 month old daughter, who are black. I specify that because the stereotypes of dancing came into play in a huge way. We go in, get settled, and meet the teacher (who happens to look and act exactly like my elementary school music teacher, right down to the short hairstyle, mock turtleneck, "mom" jeans, and musical note sweatshirt.) She introduces herself and turns the music on. My oh-so-white daughter begins this hilarious dance move that's half horse-gallop, half peg-leg with some major arm flapping and the occasional up and down "jump". My friend's precious daughter? Well, when she wasn't looking at Audrey as if she'd lost her mind, she had serious rhythm and movement. I mean, she was GOOD. It was hysterical...and through it Audrey taught me yet another life lesson: dance like no one is watching.
2. Bible Study starting back! After a very long break, our group began the second half of Beth Moore's Esther study this week. It felt so wonderful to be back with a group of women, digging into the Word and sharing our lives with each other.
3. Valentine's Day. Such a bright spot is the middle of winter.
4. Surprises. I hate getting them, but I love planning them for others!
We'd really appreciate your prayers for a relaxing break over the next couple of days. Saturday will be the first full day that David has had off and been well in TWENTY days. (The poor guy had to go in last Saturday after all and was finally off on Sunday, but we were all sick.) If you would, please ask God to bless us with some healthy, safe, quality time together. We need it!
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