Protein

I am always encouraging my boys to eat something that contains protein with their meals. This morning I was listing some 'protein options' for Anderson's breakfast. After a few suggestions, I summed up by saying, "pretty much anything that comes from an animal.... milk, cheese, eggs..." "And boogers!" Caleb adds. I'm not so sure about the protein content, but technically an animal by-product. Smart boy.

Be afraid... be very afraid.

When your children tape a bull's-eye to your chest and put on their helmets, you should be afraid... You should be very afraid. Chad was a good sport about being the sole target in this balloon fight (Anderson's idea- I know you are surprised).



I love these pictures because it sums up Chad's relationship with our boys. He is willing and excited to play anything with them. I'm glad that he has the energy to keep up with them. Somehow, it just doesn't seem likely that I would ever be willing to have a bull's-eye taped to my shirt. Thank heavens for Dad.

And, for your information, we don't require the boys to wear helmets for water balloon fights.  The helmets are part of their 'fighting uniform.'

A little unfair, don't you think?