Six years ago on this day, Abby and Emma were baptized with water and God's Word. On that day, at the font in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus on the Campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, God's Name was applied to them - entering them into the narrative of Scripture and of Christ - His death and Resurrection - and making them lambs of His own pasture. Today, we brought out the candles that were lit for the first time on that day and took time to remember and teach what happened to them at baptism.
Here is a pic from today's remembrance:
And here's a couple of pics from Novemeber 23, 2002:
This evening after dinner, I took a Kindergartener Break. Let me explain: the girls were watching The Hefalump Movie. And in the ending credits, one of the songs is, "In the Name of the Hundred Acre Wood", sung by Carly Simon. So, I joined the girls in the traditional parade we perform as we hear this song. Abby leads Emma, myself, and our two dogs as we march to the beat in various styles - parading around the house while our sound system is blasting the song. The wonderful thing about all this is, that for a few moments, I get to be kindergartener again.
I highly recommend that all adults do this from time to time.
Here is a video from YouTube for those unfamiliar with the song.
For all of you following along who live north of us (which is most of you): this evening after getting home from work, I was outside talking with the neighbors in shorts, a t-shirt, and flip-flops. Have a happy autumn!
In preparation for Halloween, we did (for the first time, mind you) the carve the pumpkin thing. It was the usual messy experience of digging all the guts out. Sorry, but I don't have a photo of the finished product. But here it is in production:
Abby planned to be a fairy witch (you will have to have her explain it) and Emma was to be Batgirl. And after the long wait, we finally got to wear them - a lot. Because the girls' classes were having Halloween parties, they wore their costumes to school. And then that evening, we did the traditional walk around the neighborhood and collect candy. After trick or treating for awhile, Abby said, "My bucket's getting heavy." Which was a perfect lead in for me to say, "Well, then I guess it's time to go home." And believe it or not, they bought it!
They are now old enough to really understand and have fun with the holiday - just like I did as a kid.
