We're trying to b
e good and teach our kids manners, good behavior, values... you know, the stuff that all sounds good. So since it's Good Friday, we don't just give up meat. We also give up alcohol, sweets, treats, and so on. We started Jay on it this year as well, explaining that "Jesus had a very bad day today, so we're letting him know that we feel bad for him too." (Just saying "no meat today" means nothing to Jay since he's not so into food anyway).
e good and teach our kids manners, good behavior, values... you know, the stuff that all sounds good. So since it's Good Friday, we don't just give up meat. We also give up alcohol, sweets, treats, and so on. We started Jay on it this year as well, explaining that "Jesus had a very bad day today, so we're letting him know that we feel bad for him too." (Just saying "no meat today" means nothing to Jay since he's not so into food anyway).We went to the playground (that's still allowed), but we explained that he couldn't get his usual ice cream. It was a lot easier than I thought. Jay just said he couldn't have it "because Jesus is having a tough day today." So maybe we're doing well raising our kids with values. Or maybe Jay is freakishly 
good.
good. Michael washed all the windows, inside and out, today, so he has done his good deed for the day. What's mine? I'm still not sure. Does sharing our day via blog count?
Here's a video of Nils playing with his digger at the playground. Listen carefully for the humming sounds. That's Nils making digger noises!
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2020413889
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