Daniel's Favorite Things

The other day Daniel started listing his "Favorite Things". It was pretty humorous so we wrote it down. In order of favorites...

1. Jesus
2. Mommy
3. Daddy
4. Matthew
5. Aaron
6. Pumpkin Muffins
7. Lemon-Zucchini Muffins
8. Lime-Coconut Muffins
9. Army (as in the US Army)
10. Pumpkin Pie
11. Lime-Coconut Bread
12. Lemon-Zucchini Bread

Yes, this is exactly how he listed them. And yes, 6 of 12 are baked goods, mostly variations on the same theme. As Daniel said, however, "Muffins and bread are totally different." 

Front Door Scripture Study

The boys were arguing the other day about who got to walk in the house from outside first.  It usually goes something like this:

"Daniel, I go first into house."

"No Matthew, I'm going to go first.  You go last."

"NO! I go first, YOU go last!"

"No, I'm going first!"

(insert crying)

You can see a pattern forming...

Since this argument occurs most days, and sensing a teachable moment, I decided to bring in some scripture to settle this once and for all.  So, feeling very wise and fatherly, I said:

Chris: "And Jesus said, 'the first shall be last, and the last shall be first!" (Matthew 20:16)

Daniel didn't skip a beat, and as I opened the door he scoffed, "Uh Dad, how does that make any sense at all?"

And he pushed his brother aside and walked in first.

We'll try again tomorrow.

Le Premier Sera le Dernier

James Tissot, French, 1836-1902

Jesus' logo

As someone who loves the world of "brand identity", logos/trademarks, etc. I was particularly amused when Daniel made the following conclusion:

(reading a Christmas story when we arrive at the page with the Star of Bethlehem)

"Dad!  The star of Bethlehem is like Baby Jesus' logo!!"