About those babies . . .

We love Carra. We love Carra because she is just so . . . Carra. It's that individuality in each one of our kids that makes us love each one in such a special way.

If you ask Carra what she wants to be when she grows up, she will tell you a "big kid who is a mommy" every time. She plays for hours with her dolls. It is really all she thinks about.

This week has been extra special for the kids because Buff is home and has a lighter than usual schedule. Because of this he has taken each kid one-on-one on a special date. Today was Carra's turn and after their walk and ice cream cone they ran a quick errand to the hardware store. There was a baby swing for sale and it triggered something in Carra to ask more about babies and where they come from.

"Daddy, how do you get God to give you babies?"

Buff gave his best theological non-answer, "You have to start by praying because God gives us babies as a gift."

Carra ever so sweetly answered with, "Yes, but I have been asking God for a long time to give me a baby in my tummy and he hasn't given me one yet." (cue: heart melt)

Oh, how sweet.

But Buff, I think you have a bit more explaining to do . . .