VBS

Although many of Baby B's "firsts" were left behind in 2011, this week we've had another "first," not just for Baby B but for our whole family - Vacation Bible School!!  For those of you who don't know, Vacation Bible School is a week-long "camp" that many churches hold every summer for children of the church and its surroundings neighborhoods.  It frequently involves learning lots of songs and even more hand motions for the songs, skits, snacks, games, and, of course, some lessons about God.  Our church's theme this year was Babylon: Daniel's Courage in Captivity.  I wish I could tell you something about what the kids learned.  But I know nothing.  Because I spent all week watching kids in the nursery with my own cutie patootie.

The thought of crying babies and dirty diapers probably turns many people off of working in a church nursery but personally I think those people are just missing out.  These little ones are hilarious and we had a blast, as well as an innumerable amount of animal crackers.  I know in future years I will be directly in the trenches leading the kids around from activity to activity and learning all those crazy songs and hand motions, but this for this year I was happy to just sit in our little air conditioned nursery and play.

 I also feel the need to offer some kudos to Hubby T for his work this week.  I actually think he worked harder than I did.  Since most dads work during the week, VBS is mainly staffed and run by the moms and ladies of the church, high school/college students, and retirees.  From my perspective, that makes Hubby T and the couple dads who were able to participate that much more special.  Hubby T did have to take one day off to go into work this week, but the other 4 days he was there every morning, serving as the "MC" in the opening and closing assembly each day, getting the kids excited about what they were doing and learning.  Way to be an active part of our church honey! 

As members of a church, we promise during every child's baptism to help raise them to know God and I think participating in VBS is an awesome part of fulfilling that promise.  I'm looking forward to many future summers where our family can continue to participate in this awesome ministry together. We're off to a great start...good job family!!