Morning Huddle

  So we woke Daddy up this morning all huddled in bed, saying one thing we were thankful for.  After listing what we were all thankful for, I went around and told each person why I was thankful for them.  So here is what the conversation looked like.
to Jude: I am thankful for you because you never let me forget it's time to eat.  Because you're a kind, sweet, helpful boy and are very obedient. **Jude looking down embarassed, says "thanks mama" with a sweet sideways smile**
to Abigail: Abbie, I'm thankful for you because you're gentle, and helpful.  You have a servant's heart, always wanting to help others and put them first.  You are kind, funny, and beautiful. **Abigail looking at me with sweet eyes, with her head down just a bit from embarassment, says "thanks mama, I love you too"**
to Annalie: I'm thankful for Annalie because she can always put a smile on my face.  She is funny and makes me laugh.  And she's so sweet and gives great hugs. **Annalie smiling because she is trying to pull my nose off my face**
 to Micah:  Micah, I am thankful for you because you never leave a dull moment in our house.  You're funny and kind.  Always wanting to help.  And you're learning how to submit to authority very well. (this is my attempt to convince him of it, so he'll start doing it) **Micah is looking at me with a sweet smile.  You can tell he feels very loved.** 
Then Micah says in his high pitched, enthusiastic voice "And you don't want me to die!"
You're right Micah.  I don't want you to die.