Moms Pumpkin Soup

I get to select when, what and where I want to eat.

I still skip rocks on the water and I can play in a mud puddle and not get in trouble.

I can buy all the M&M's I want.

I love to watch my kids enjoy Christmas.

I can have a snack whenever I want, join the YMCA and go on vacations.

I appreciate being happy because I know what it feels like to be unhappy.

I'm glad I am an honest and good person and set an example.

I am glad I am aware of nuclear weapons, prejudice, starving, abused kids, and other bad things--I can work at fixing these things.

I can appreciate the concept of death because I have lived a long time.

I am glad that I know which things are important and which are not.

I know there are more things to life than television.

There are still so many firsts left to get excited about.

I have the power to make people happy.

I still enjoy that walk down the beach.

I enjoy riding my bike with my children and enjoy watching that first tooth come in and come out.

I've accomplished a lot in my life and can appreciate it.

When I'm having a hard day, I appreciate the good days even more.

No, I'd never want to be six years old again.

You would learn important things like:

* When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

* Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

* Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

* When it's in your best interest -- practice obedience.

* Let others know when they've invaded your territory.

* Take naps and stretch before rising.

* Run, romp, and play daily.

* Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

* Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do.

* On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

* On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.

* When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

* No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout... run right back and make friends.

* Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

* Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.

* Be loyal.

* Never pretend to be something you're not.

* If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

* When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

A little boy was overheard praying: "Lord, if You can't make me a better boy, don't worry about it. I'm having a real good time like I am!"

Johnny had been misbehaving and was sent to his room. After a while he emerged and informed his mother that he had thought it over and then said a prayer. "Fine," said the pleased mother. "If you ask God to help you not misbehave, He will help you." "Oh, I didn't ask Him to help me not misbehave," said Johnny. "I asked Him to help you put up with me."

A woman invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" I wouldn't know what to say," the little girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say, " the mother said. The little girl bowed her head and said, "Dear Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?"

A rabbi said to a precocious six-year-old boy: "So your mother says your
prayers for you each night? Very commendable. What does she say?" The little
boy replied, "Thank God he's in bed!"

A little boy's prayer. "Dear God, please take care of my daddy and my mommy and my sister and my brother and my doggy and me. Oh, please take care of yourself, God. If anything happens to you, we're gonna be in a big mess."

• Don't put all of your eggs in one basket.
• Walk softly and carry a big carrot.
• Everyone needs a friend who is all ears.
• There's no such thing as too much candy.
• Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day.
• Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits.
• Some body parts should be floppy.
• Keep your paws off other people's jellybeans.
• Good things come in small sugar-coated packages.
• The grass is always greener in someone else's basket.
• An Easter bonnet can tame even the wildest hare.
• To show your true colors you have to come out of your shell.
• The best things in life are still sweet and gooey

It was that time during the Sunday morning service for "the Children's Sermon". All the children were invited to come forward and one little girl was wearing a particularly pretty
dress. As she sat down, the Pastor leaned over and said to her, "That is a very pretty dress. Is it your Easter dress?"

The little girl replied, directly into the pastor's clip-on microphone, "Yes, and my Mom says it's a real pain to iron.

* RED *
is for the blood He gave.

* GREEN *
is for the grass He made.

* YELLOW *
is for the sun so bright.

* ORANGE *
is for the edge of night.

* BLACK *
is for the sins we made.

* WHITE *
is for the grace He gave.

* PURPLE *
is for His hour of sorrow.

* PINK *
is for our new tomorrow.

A bag full of jelly beans
colorful and sweet,
Is a prayer, is a promise,
is a very special treat.

Happy Easter to everyone!

Whatever is lovely to you, your heart has made it so...

Whatever is sacred to you, your spirit has made it so..

For a loving heart and spirit, create their own world of beauty and peace.

~ Jessica St. James ~

A five-year-old said grace at family dinner one night. "Dear God, thank you for these pancakes." When he concluded, his parents asked him why he thanked God for pancakes when they were having chicken. He smiled and said, "I thought I'd see if He was paying attention tonight."