As I mentioned in my last post, we finally got a sandbox for the boys; the very first one ever! And it’s a grand 12 foot by 12 foot square that was absolutely free. Free because we had the wood already and the sand was supplied by our sandpit-owner friend who never charges for sandbox sand! So I’ve been really excited and waiting to see how the boys will love it…
On Saturday (the first day they could play in it) Noodle comes into the house in the late part of the morning, claiming he’s bored.
“Why?” I asked.
“Well because, Mom, there’s nothing but a sandbox out there!”
Sound of beating head against a wall.
But I mean, really? Are we adults really so different? I used to live for the moment when we would have our new house; life would be so good! And here it’s a year later and I’m already discontented. I wish I had a different fridge, my laundry room is too small, could we get that basement done already?!!
Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 1 Timothy 6:6 (NLT)
8 responses:
Amen! Sorry he got so bored so quickly!
How exciting, your yard is taking shape! Can't wait to see the finished product. Maybe the boys aren't thrilled with the sandbox because they have all that fantastic dirt to play in. I'd choose that over a sandbox if I was a kid!
I finally realized that this is such a difficult concept because we are created to long for heaven. We long for perfection, and we can't quite get there until we reach our final destination.
Love that! Sorry to hear that though, but it is kinda funny.
Visiting from BPOTW. Nice post!
John
http://johnandstevearehavingababy.blogspot.com
Kids are so unpredictable, aren't they?! I would love a sandbox for my boys!! I'm sure they'll come around and end up lovin it! Thanks for the post though...it serves as a great reminder! Saw you on BPOTW, thought I'd say hi!
They are another world apart from when we were kids, aren't they!?
Thanks for linking with BPOTW!
Good point. I was thinking, ooh we should refill her box, but it seems everytime we set up something big like a kiddie pool or a tent she loses interest before it's even worth the effort and time. The attention span of a knat. I wonder if it will ever get better?
Has he heard my Peggy Lee song on my blog....'Is That All There Is?'
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